Procurement & Contracts Branch Manager

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

8d • $65,000 - $103,750

About The Position

Are you ready to lead with integrity and passion? As the Procurement & Contracts Branch Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our procurement operations, driving excellence and ensuring the highest standards of integrity in all we do. You'll lead a team of dedicated professionals, guiding them to success and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Your role will involve serving as the primary liaison between our organization and external procurement agencies, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance while forging strong partnerships with vendors. In this position, you'll engage in every facet of procurement, encompassing professional services, construction, supplies, services, and capital equipment acquisitions. You'll also oversee and participate in every aspect of the procurement process, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to meet their needs and drive strategic initiatives. About Us Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

Requirements

• Two years of experience managing staff
• Three years of contract management, procurement, or purchasing
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field
• Job-related experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public or non-profit setting
• Experience in Construction procurement and contract administration
• Experience managing Job Order Contracts or Construction Manager at Risk contracts

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigning and monitoring procurement staff workloads, evaluating performance, and overseeing training and hiring.
• Ensure efficient contract delivery and a high standard of customer service
• Represent the Flood Control District in all procurement matters with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Ensure purchasing activities are conducted in compliance with the County Procurement Code and applicable state statutes
• Review and manage all types of procurement, including construction and professional services contracts, as well as supply, service, and capital equipment purchases.
• Administer contract amendments, work assignments, change orders, payments, and related technical and budget documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Coordinate division needs and prioritize procurement activities to best support the District’s mission and goals
• Develop and update procurement policies, processes, and procedures

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees