Procurement Specialist

About the role

Management of the entire procurement process in the area of assigned commodities/services of a complex and technical nature. Working under general supervision, develops, negotiates, awards, and administers contracts, agreements, and leases. Analyzes and interprets technical data, policy and regulatory information to plan and coordinate procurement and contract activities.

Responsibilities

• Process procurement requisitions.
• Prepare, issue, open, evaluate, and award complex solicitations.
• Conduct presentations, negotiate request best and final offers, evaluate/award.
• Conduct various meetings with customers, pre-bid/offer conferences with vendors, and evaluation committee meetings.
• Participate in focus group meetings.
• Provide timely assistance to customers in developing complex technical and performance specifications in areas of specialization.
• Provide courteous, responsive assistance to customers.
• Recognize issues and identify actions to address them within the applicable statutes and rules; elevate to supervisor when necessary.
• Effectively and efficiently administer resultant contracts in accordance with contractual provisions; may conduct post-award meetings.
• Timely contract extension or re-bid.
• Analyze requests, authorize, and effectuate applicable contract amendments/change orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or other related field, or training from professional associations or higher education in public procurement or related fields.
• Preferred procurement certification, e.g., Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Public Purchasing Officer, or other public procurement certification.
• Preferred candidates with one or more years of experience working in the public sector in areas of related responsibilities such as sourcing, purchasing, and contract.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans.
• Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
• Sick days at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Great work-life balance.