Jobs · Purchasing · New Mexico

Technical Procurement Specialist

Mantis Space · Albuquerque, NM · 3 days ago
PurchasingFull-time

Purchasing & Vendor Coordination

  • Create and manage requests for quotes (RFQs), purchase orders, and procurement documentation
  • Cook with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, order confirmations, and delivery updates
  • Support purchasing needs across engineering, IT, administrative, facilities, and operations teams
  • Track open orders and proactively follow up to ensure timely delivery
  • Maintain accurate vendor records and procurement documentation within internal systems

Purchase Orders, Invoices & Transaction Management

  • Match purchase orders with invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation
  • Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval routing
  • Code purchases to appropriate cost centers, accounts, projects, or departments
  • Partner with finance and accounting to resolve discrepancies and payment issues
  • Support month-end close activities related to procurement and accounts payable

Procurement Systems & Process Support

  • Maintain procurement system data, including vendors, items, workflows, and approval paths
  • Support internal users with purchasing requests, system navigation, and workflow questions
  • Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, controls, and documentation
  • Streamline workflows to increase efficiency, visibility, and compliance
  • Aid in reporting, purchasing analysis, and administrative support tasks

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, finance operations, accounts payable, or related roles
  • Experience creating purchase orders, tracking vendor orders, and supporting invoice/payment workflows
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and documentation
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of initiative, accountability, and follow-through

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an R&D, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or technical environment
  • Familiarity with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or accounts payable tools
  • Experience coding transactions to chart of accounts, cost centers, or project codes
  • Exposure to vendor onboarding, procurement approvals, or contract documentation
  • Familiarity with technical purchasing categories (IT, engineering, facilities, etc.)
  • Experience supporting process improvements or system configuration in a growing organization

Growth Potential

  • Opportunities to expand into areas such as: Procurement or Purchasing Management, Vendor Management, Procurement Systems Administration, Supply Chain Coordination, Finance Operations
  • Increased ownership, lead process improvements, and grow into broader operational leadership roles

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