DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

Arizona State Veterans Home Flagstaff
2100 North Gemini Road
Flagstaff AZ 86004

Salary: $18.00 to 19.80 hourly (DOE)

Grade: 16

Closing Date: May 2 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) we are committed to serving and honoring veterans service Members and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for an outstanding Procurement Associate.

Your rewards:
Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime
Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
Professional Growth: You will engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).

Your contribution:
Outstanding Service: Provide the best assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings training sessions and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals to use your expertise while improving your knowledge skills and abilities

• Reviews purchasing requests for completeness and accuracy
• Follows up with agency personnel for additional information as required for procurement
• Locates sources for supplies/services for routine contract purchases
• Evaluates options based on cost quality and availability selects source and places orders
• For noncontract/nonroutine items assists with gathering of information for purchases and/or completion of required bid documents (e.g.Invitations for Bid Requests for Quotations Requests for Proposals to include Off Contract Sole Source and Not Practical to Quote form requirements)
• May obtain limited/small dollar vendor quotations evaluate and procure accordingly
• Operates computer spreadsheet applications purchasing/inventory software and internet applications to locate potential suppliers/supplies to prepare cost analysis and general procurement reports
• Completes purchase requisitions purchase orders blanket orders and receipts in accordance with applicable state and agency rules policies and procedures
• Maintains files on open purchase orders correspondence vendor lists product catalogs etc.
• Expedites orders
• Responds to questions and/or delivery problems from staff and vendors. Initiates change orders and cancellations as necessary
• Receives supplies materials and equipment
• Stocks and restocks supplies
• Checks quantity and quality of goods received for conformity to requisitions issued
• Follows up with vendors regarding any discrepancies to include coordinating returns and credits
• Attends and participates in purchasingrelated training seminars tradeshows member affiliations and staff meetings
• Attends a minimum of 24 hours of procurement training each year

Knowledge of:

• Procurement guidelines and procedures
• Record keeping
• Report preparation
• Computer software applications
• Limited range of standard commodities services sources of supply local markets price trends
• Purchasing requisition process working with suppliers and ordering methods for procuring products materials and services

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Organization and record maintenance

Ability to:

• Coordinate analyze and establish work priorities
• Maintain records and controls
• Receiving times against appropriate procurement documents

• Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Driving in the course of State business; Valid stateissued drivers license

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:Drivers License Requirements.

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

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at orfor assistance.

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