PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Specialist with the Division of Financial Operations, Office of Procurement. This Procurement Specialist ensures appropriate sourcing methods for the acquisition of products and services, including market research, analyzing, and interpreting contracts, preparing, and issuing timely solicitations for commodities and services. This position will also be responsible for the contract administration of Department-wide contracts and, in so doing, reviews of direct contracts, processes contract amendments, including extensions, rate adjustments, and contract assignments. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Arizona procurement code, public contract, and the acquisition process.
General accounting practices and business law.
Procurement best practices, processes, and procedures.
Contract terms and conditions, broad range of standard commodities and products.
The importance of professional ethics and confidentiality in the fulfillment of procurement services.
Oral and written communications.
Establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
Dispute and mediation, planning, coordinating, and prioritizing work assignments.
Effective time management and providing high-quality customer service.
Provide sound recommendations, resolve problems, and apply critical judgment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Interpret and apply Federal and State laws governing assigned areas.
Interpret Department program rules and operating procedures.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, procurement, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Certification, such as CPPO, CPPB, or CPM from a professional procurement organization.
Two years of experience equivalent to or above the Procurement Technician level in such fields as budget analysis, procurement, purchasing, accounting, or related services.

Responsibilities

Creates procurement documents in the Arizona Procurement Portal and ensures compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code.
Conducts complex procurements to include coordination, preparation, issuance, evaluation, and award of solicitations.
Provides technical and informational support to Department customers.
Analyzes and performs market research to compare products and services, and makes purchase recommendations.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities