Statewide Senior Procurement Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Administration - State Procurement Office (SPO) is now hiring for the role of Statewide Senior Procurement Manager. As the central procurement authority for Arizona, SPO plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the state's purchasing activities. In this managerial position, the successful candidate will spearhead the development and implementation of pivotal sourcing solicitations that align with SPO's overarching procurement strategies. These solicitations cater to the procurement needs of professional services (e.g., Employee Benefits, Marketing, Consulting, HR and Temp staffing, Risk Management, Translation/Interpretation services) across various Arizona State Service agencies. This is a high-stakes role, with contracts assigned averaging over $5M/yr each. These strategic contracts are utilized by roughly 120 State agencies, boards, commissions, and over 550 Arizona cooperative members. If you possess the skill and expertise to shape and guide the state's procurement strategies, we invite you to join our dedicated team. 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

• Knowledge of State and federal statutes and rules related to government procurement activities and contract administration
• Knowledge of Best practices to determine appropriate sourcing strategies/methods
• Knowledge of Lean tools and methods
• Knowledge of Effective negotiation techniques
• Knowledge of Supply chain, logistics, and resource management
• Knowledge of Methods of conducting research
• Knowledge of Effective techniques of relationship management
• Knowledge of Budget development and expenditure control
• Knowledge of Solicitation techniques
• Knowledge of Personal computers and various software applications
• Knowledge of General accounting practices as they relate to contracts and vendors
• Knowledge of Sources of supply, local and national markets, and pricing trends
• Ability to Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance management strategy
• Ability to Communicate with a wide variety of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers
• Ability to Lead teams using a variety of lean tools
• Ability to Synthesize, summarize, and analyze a variety of data/sources and formulate workable recommendations
• Ability to Work in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to Compose/develop simple and complex scopes of work
• Ability to Facilitate/lead large groups with a diverse audience
• Ability to Successfully prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to Develop and implement various sourcing strategies based upon business' strategic goals/objectives
• Ability to Interpret applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to Conduct data analysis to produce effective and accountable contracts
• Ability to Develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships
• Ability to Effectively transforming needs into a well written solicitation / responses
• Ability to Influence through presentation / speaking
• Ability to Lead various project teams
• Ability to Negotiate contractual terms and conditions
• Ability to Develop effective monitoring and reporting tools to ensure contractual terms are adhered to
• Ability to Communicate effectively with a wide range of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers
• Ability to Solve complex problems requiring a broad "big picture" perspective
• Ability to Interpret business issues and recommending solutions/best practices
• Skills in developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance management strategy
• Skills in communicating with a wide variety of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers
• Skills in leading teams using a variety of lean tools
• Skills in synthesizing, summarizing, and analyzing a variety of data/sources and formulating workable recommendations
• Skills in working in a dynamic team environment
• Skills in composing/developing simple and complex scopes of work
• Skills in facilitating/leading large groups with a diverse audience
• Skills in successfully prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
• Valid Arizona driver's license

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree and/or government experience, supply chain certifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, public administration, accounting, finance, or purchasing and 7 + years of professional procurement experience negotiating Professional Services contracts
• Experience managing PS procurement professionals

Responsibilities

• Manages SPO Professional Services (PS) Contract Team
• Provides Oversight and Management of the documentation and standards utilized to govern statewide procurement for PS Solicitations
• Develops, releases, and evaluates competitive procurement proposals and responds in accordance with State statues and rules
• Leads SPO's Strategic Objectives for PS; drives overall continuous improvement and Arizona Management System (AMS) related activities
• Utilizes a wide variety of lean tools to lead and guide the strategic sourcing process and management of the PS Contract Team
• Manages and develops individuals to achieve success in the core responsibility of the group
• Mentoring and leadership is emphasized with focus on developing specific skills, and professional behaviors both within their direct staff and the broader organization

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation 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)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

What This Job Offers

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