Procurement Specialist

Thorough knowledge of construction methods and practices, along with an in-depth understanding of Article 5 of the Arizona Procurement Code.

State and federal statutes and rules related to government procurement activities and contract administration.

Best practices to determine appropriate sourcing strategies/methods.

Effective negotiation techniques.

Supply chain, logistics, and resource management.

Effective techniques of relationship management.

Solicitation techniques.

Personal computers and various software applications (specifically Google Workspace, Excel, Word, and Adobe).

General accounting practices as they relate to contracts and vendors.

Sources of supply, local and national markets, and pricing trends.

Occasionally travel to job sites to hold pre-bid conferences or assist to evaluate project vendor performance as needed.

Work independently as well as contributing as a team member.

Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies.

Establish and maintain effective customer and supplier relationships.

Communicate with a wide variety of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers.

Lead teams using a variety of lean tools.

Effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions to optimize state expenditures and ROI.

Synthesize, summarize, and analyze a variety of data/sources and formulate workable recommendations.

Work in a dynamic team environment that allows the incumbent to be responsive to changing goals and priorities.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction, Purchasing, or 5 years of equivalent procurement experience.

Strong industry background in construction, facilities management, or design services.

Familiarity with public sector procurement, specifically the Arizona Procurement Code.

Valid AZ Driver's License.

Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.