Purchasing Contract Officer

Job Posting Title:

Purchasing Contract Officer

Department:

Procurement & Business Services

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$69451.00 - $109720.00

Close Date:

10/05/2026

The Purchasing Contract Officer provides strategic oversight coordination and continuous improvement of the Countys contract administration and management program by developing and maintaining countywide policies standardized templates contract language procedures and best practices to ensure consistent and compliant administration under all applicable procurement laws and regulations. Serving as the Countys subject matter expert for pre and postaward contract administration the position collaborates with internal departments and external partners to enhance contract performance reduce risk support the Contract Management System and promote accountability throughout the contract lifecycle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop implement and maintain standardized County contract templates language clauses exhibits forms and related resources and establish a centralized repository of approved templates clauses policies procedures and contract administration guidance for Countywide use.
• Coordinate and collaborate with County departments to establish consistent contract provisions that reduce risk improve compliance increase administrative efficiency and ensure effective contract administration and consistent business practices.
• Review and recommend revisions to contract documents policies procedures and ordinances to ensure compliance with the Countys Procurement Ordinance applicable provisions of the New Mexico Procurement Code federal and state laws regulations audit findings judicial decisions and industry best practices.
• Develop implement and administer the Countywide contract management and contract lifecycle management program including standardized contract administration processes from award through closeout.
• Coordinate contract administration activities including amendments renewals extensions assignments terminations contract transitions and maintenance of required contract documentation.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations policies procurement laws grant requirements and applicable regulations through reviews assessments and performance monitoring and develop and administer contractor performance evaluation and corrective action programs to ensure contractual service levels and deliverables are achieved.
• Identify contractual financial legal and operational risks recommend corrective actions assist in resolving contract disputes non-compliance issues contract interpretation matters and coordinate responses to audits.
• Serve as the Countys subject matter expert on contract administration providing consultation technical assistance and guidance to departments on contract lifecycle management and the appropriate use of standardized agreements.
• Develop and deliver Countywide training guidance documents manuals and educational resources related to contract administration policies procedures and best practices.
• Develop contract administration performance metrics key performance indicators compliance monitoring tools and reporting mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and accountability.
• Prepare reports analyses and recommendations for executive leadership regarding contract performance compliance operational improvements and continuous process enhancement.
• Participate in County committees workgroups and special projects related to procurement and contract administration and perform other related duties as assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Contract Management Procurement Finance Law or a related field.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement contract administration contract management governmental contracting or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Experience interpreting and applying procurement ordinances contract provisions and applicable regulatory requirements.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All essential duties are performed indoors.

Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.

Duties are performed on an even surface which may be carpeted or tiled. The surface is typically dry.

Worker often works alone both with and without directions from a supervisor.

EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes a telephone a computer terminal and a computer printer computer keyboard a photocopy machine a fax machine and a calculator.

Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files forms reports various other paperwork and a wide variety of basic office supplies.