Procurement Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and service‑focused Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and grant‑related operations. This role serves as a primary point of contact for grant managers, providing updates on procurement activities, assisting with documentation, and ensuring all purchases meet sponsor and institutional requirements. The position is responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate records and monitoring assigned indexes to identify needs, and supporting audit readiness, reporting, and closeouts.

The Procurement Specialist supports the full purchasing and travel lifecycle, including preparing purchase requests, assisting with quotes, drafting purchase orders, and maintaining PCard documentation. The role also coordinates travel, assisting faculty and staff with authorizations, reimbursements, conference registrations, and lodging while ensuring compliance with University policy.

Website: unmhealth.org/cancer

• High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2-5 years of procurement, grants, or operations support experience.
• Experience with travel processing and reimbursement documentation.
• Familiarity with procurement/financial systems (e.g., Banner, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tracking/reporting tools.

Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Research Administration (099K)

Staff Type:
Regular – Full‑Time

Eligibility for remote work:
No

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

All regular staff positions must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.