Buyer II

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to enhancing public safety through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. ADCRR is dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system, driven by a commitment to public service and perfect effort each day. The agency is redefining itself with a focus on transparency, accountability, and fairness. This Buyer II position is located at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Phoenix and will primarily be responsible for state property management, including conducting inventories, writing reports, and transferring property. A secondary responsibility will be serving as a backup buyer.

Requirements

• Knowledge of purchasing business practices and procedures
• Knowledge of general accounting techniques
• Knowledge of standard commodities and products, sources of supply, statewide, local, national markets, and price trends
• Knowledge of supervision
• Knowledge of personal computers
• Knowledge of business English
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Skill in mathematics
• Skill in 10-key, making rapid and accurate calculations
• Skill in typing
• Skill in professionalism and customer service
• Skill in organization and multitasking
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Skill in building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work in a prison environment
• Ability to learn and adhere to Arizona Procurement Code and Departmental policies and procedures related to purchasing
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prepare and analyze detailed reports and documents
• Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
• Must maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training
• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience equivalent to a Buyer I
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in purchasing and one year of experience

Responsibilities

• Purchases goods and services for the complex
• Coordinates and prepares purchase orders
• Maintains state awarded contract files
• Writes detailed specifications for supplies, materials, equipment services unavailable through State Procurement contracts
• Conducts research for requests for bids and writes bid analysis and evaluations
• Determines vendors for formal bids and makes recommendations for purchase orders
• Trains, coordinates, and supervises staff
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level