What are the responsibilities and job description for the GSD IT Procurement Specialist (GSD #34460) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The General Services Department (GSD) supports the operations of state government by providing essential services, including procurement, risk management, facilities management, transportation services, and printing services. The State Purchasing Division (SPD) oversees procurement for state agencies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. SPD manages competitive bidding, vendor relations, and purchasing processes to promote transparency, cost efficiency, and fairness in acquiring goods and services for government operations.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position provides continuity of services to State Agencies and Local Public Bodies for procurements in Information Technology. May respond to questions on routine commodities and general services. This position will assist with Bid Opening and conduct high level meetings as needed and manage a large volume of procurements within SPD, which directly impacts the running of state government and involves close coordination with, and providing guidance to multiple agencies. Any interruption of services could severely impact the entire state.
How does it get done?
All Executive Branch Agencies.
Ideal Candidate
All Executive Branch Agencies.
Minimum Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT related field and four (4) years' experience with government contracts with an emphasis on IT. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting at the Joseph Montoya Building with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work extended hours and occasional travel may be required. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching for extended periods of time may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Michael Saavedra, (505) 372-8489, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
The General Services Department (GSD) supports the operations of state government by providing essential services, including procurement, risk management, facilities management, transportation services, and printing services. The State Purchasing Division (SPD) oversees procurement for state agencies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. SPD manages competitive bidding, vendor relations, and purchasing processes to promote transparency, cost efficiency, and fairness in acquiring goods and services for government operations.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
This position provides continuity of services to State Agencies and Local Public Bodies for procurements in Information Technology. May respond to questions on routine commodities and general services. This position will assist with Bid Opening and conduct high level meetings as needed and manage a large volume of procurements within SPD, which directly impacts the running of state government and involves close coordination with, and providing guidance to multiple agencies. Any interruption of services could severely impact the entire state.
How does it get done?
- Processing construction related Invitation for Bid and Request for Proposals documentation including, but not limited to, bid tabulations, evaluation committee reports, resulting contracts/price agreements, amendments and extensions.
- Award General Service Agreements (GSA), NASPO and/or other cooperative contracts, and sole source procurements as requested to include close communication with prospective vendors.
- Identify appropriate commodity codes for solicitations; help determine validity of protests, assist in responding to purchasing complaints by state agencies/vendors and IPRA requests as needed.
- Instruct compliance with the Procurement Code and GSD Rules and Regulations to purchasing professionals in state agencies and local public bodies.
- Update progress on all assignments in procurement tracker, update solicitations in the online procurement system and meet all metrics within specified time-frames.
- Execute related tasks: notice of participation; newspaper advertising of solicitation; create and/or review solicitation documents, bid tabulations and evaluations; review RFP documents and evaluation committee reports; assist with contract preparation and subsequent awards.
- Assist other buyers, complete special projects as assigned and meet all deadlines in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide high level of customer service to, but not limited to State Agencies, Local Public Bodies and the Supplier community.
All Executive Branch Agencies.
Ideal Candidate
All Executive Branch Agencies.
Minimum Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT related field and four (4) years' experience with government contracts with an emphasis on IT. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting at the Joseph Montoya Building with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work extended hours and occasional travel may be required. Sitting/Standing, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching for extended periods of time may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Michael Saavedra, (505) 372-8489, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
