Procurement Officer II

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Procurement Officer II position oversees complex sourcing and contracting activities, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services. This role provides leadership and mentorship to procurement staff, manages vendor relationships, and leads high-value contract negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes. The position also contributes to long-term procurement strategies, monitors program performance, and drives process improvements and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and accountability. As a strategic partner within the Procurement Division, the Procurement Officer II position advises leadership, supports key initiatives, and helps shape policies and practices that strengthen the County's procurement operations and advance organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public procurement, expertise in contract law and negotiation, and a demonstrated passion for efficiency, transparency, and innovation in procurement practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, purchasing, materials management, engineering, architecture, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND five years of professional procurement experience related to contract writing, administration, or commodity management.
Three years of experience with Pima County in a Procurement Officer I or related position as determined by the department head at time of recruitment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
Minimum five (5) years procurement experience in the public sector or large, complex organizations, including leadership of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiation of high-value, multi-year contracts.
Minimum three (3) years experience implementing or optimizing eProcurement or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP Ariba, Advantage, Workday) and supporting digital transformation or automation of procurement workflows.
Minimum three (3) years of advanced knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
Minimum three (3) years strong analytical and data-driven decision-making experience, including developing procurement performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Leads and mentors procurement staff, offering guidance on strategic sourcing, contract management, reporting, and procurement best practices
Plans, organizes, and coordinates sourcing strategies for high-value and complex requirements; Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements innovative solutions
Facilitates cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services
Assists the Procurement Division Manager in aligning long-term strategic objectives for managing commodities, services, and contracts
Oversees complex solicitations for strategic commodities and projects with the departmental goals and objectives
Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive procurement information
Evaluates and recommends the procurement method(s) or sourcing strategy for each requirement to maximize value, ensure compliance, and ensure efficiency
Monitors and assesses procurement program performance
Develops key performance metrics and recommends improvements in sourcing and contract management
As assigned by the Division Manager, oversees updates and maintenance of procurement templates, documents, and procedures to ensure compliance with County procurement codes and policies
Coordinates investigations and prepares reports related to vendor protests and disputes
Leads contract negotiations for strategic commodities, services, and design/construction contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing
Analyzes Procurement Card (PCard) and non-contract invoice reports to ensure compliance with procurement policies and identify competitive sourcing opportunities
Represents or acts on behalf of the Procurement Division Manager within assigned areas and as directed
Assists in the digital transformation of procurement systems, processes, and dashboards.