Our client, a dynamic organization in the public sector, is seeking a Buyer to join their team. As a Buyer, you will be part of the Purchasing Department supporting various internal teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Buyer **Location:** Las Cruces **Pay Range:** $21.00 **What's the Job?** + Administers and reviews procurements of materials and services in accordance to regulations. + Assists in developing specifications and prepares bid invitations, soliciting quotes, and reviewing bid proposals. + Works with internal customers to develop specifications for services and commodities to meet their requirements. + Responds to inquiries from suppliers, contractors, and department officials regarding purchase requisitions and contracts. + Makes decisions on selection of suppliers and procurement methods within budgetary constraints. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's degree in materials management, accounting, public administration, business administration, or a related field. + Three years of purchasing and/or materials management experience; public sector purchasing experience is preferred. + General knowledge of State and Federal laws governing procurement activities. + Skills in analyzing sources of supply and effective oral and written communication. + Valid driver's license is preferred; acceptable driving record **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment. + Engagement in meaningful work that impacts the community. + Professional development opportunities within the public sector. + Chance to build relationships with diverse vendors and stakeholders. + Work in a role that values regular attendance and reliability. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.