Senior Procurement Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Procurement Specialist to lead complex procurement operations, strategy, and administration for the agency. The role manages end-to-end sourcing in compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code, applies data-driven strategies and continuous improvement initiatives, administers grant programs, and provides cross-functional business support.

The position is based at the department’s Phoenix office and may be performed remotely from within Arizona, depending on business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Occasional or short-notice office attendance may be required. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Arizona statutes and rules related to government procurement, contract administration, and grants.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategy and method best practices, continuous improvement methods, negotiation techniques, supply chain, logistics, resource management, research methods, relationship management, solicitation techniques, eProcurement and office software, supply sources, markets, pricing trends, and grant compliance and management.
• Ability to negotiate complex contractual agreements, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Ability to optimize processes using continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to prepare written determinations, justifications, and formal procurement documentation.
• Ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct market complexity analyses and use data analytics to optimize expenditures and return on investment.
• Ability to lead project teams and develop monitoring strategies that ensure accountability.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data from multiple sources and formulate workable recommendations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, adapt to changing goals and priorities, and work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from ideation through closeout.
• Ability to guide, train, and support agency staff on policy compliance and processes.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, agency leadership, and suppliers.
• Ability to solve complex problems using a broad perspective, interpret business issues, and recommend solutions or best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent years plus direct experience.
• NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical data, statements of work, delivery schedules, milestone payments, terms and conditions, and other contractual elements into cohesive requirements.
• Execute end-to-end procurement processes, including developing contractual terms and conditions, conducting RFQs and RFPs, and negotiating agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate on market complexity analyses and develop strategies to manage risk to the State.
• Build relationships with internal customers and suppliers to ensure contracts achieve State objectives.
• Develop and maintain reports and provide recommendations about industry and market trends.
• Use data analytics to help internal stakeholders develop business strategies that optimize expenditures and return on investment.
• Work with subject matter experts to gather and assess business requirements and recommend actions based on analysis.
• Help develop, maintain, and improve agency policies and procedures for issuing grants.
• Research grant-program best practices and requirements, and coach agency staff on grant-management compliance.
• Assist with writing grant requirements, reviewing submissions, and awarding grants.
• Provide backup and support for general business services related to fleet, facilities, and travel coordination.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
• Affordable medical and dental insurance
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System
• Long-term disability plans
• Life insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance
• Deferred compensation plans
• Supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed