Senior Procurement Specialist
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
SENIORPROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Division of Financial Operations
Office Of Procurement
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $76999.93 $82499.66
Grade: 22
Closing Date: May 05 2025
Would you like to be a part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Procurement Specialist for the Division of Financial Operations Office of Procurement. This position serves as procurement project management lead for assigned procurement projects; exercises limited procurement authority as delegated which may include preparation of sole source competition impracticable and emergency recommendations and exempt procurement; and provides training and mentoring to colleagues engaged in procurement activities; and utilizes the State eProcurement system to perform administrative and customer services functions vendor outreach and contracts database entry and provides technical assistance as necessary.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
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 States 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensures appropriate sourcing methods for the acquisition of products and services utilizing the Arizona Procurement Code State market research and analysis and Internet research.
Prepares and issues timely complex solicitations; conducts public solicitation openings and presolicitation and postaward conferences; prepares solicitations evaluations and contract awards; and chairs evaluation committees.
Reviews certificate of insurance documents protested solicitation awards breaches of contract controversies and contract claims; works toward resolution; and prepares determinations responses and agency reports for the Chief Procurement Officers signature.
Initiates and issues purchase orders task orders change orders and contract amendments; properly administers contracts for highly complex and technical commodities and services; and prepares and provides timely and properly executed contracts and related documents for informal and formal solicitations.
Negotiates financial programmatic and delivery requirements to include market research and analysis and Internet research; participates in vendor evaluation and deficiency notification and resolution; relays unresolved procurement customer and vendor disputes and customer complaints to the Departments procurement management.
Initiates and drafts internal and external reports memorandum and correspondence; provides timely and accurate communication to internal and external customers and vendors; and maintains positive and ethical supplier and customer relations.
Knowledge of:
Relevant Arizona Procurement Code rules and regulations and DES/State contract management and acquisition process.
Public contracts management and acquisition process and highly complex and technical commodities and services within the scope of responsibility.
Business law as it relates to contract formation and administration.
Skills in:
Research and analysis.
Verbal and written communications.
Use of computers and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat and Google Workspace tools.
Ability to:
Plan organize coordinate and prioritize activities effectively.
Perform statistical and abstract analysis.
Maintain objectivity and confidentiality.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Professional certification such as a CPPO CPPB or CPM from a professional purchasing organization.
Other combinations of experience and education may be substituted.
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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R210207.11).
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the Agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime 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 pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Linn Carrasco at (480)or .
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Linn Carrasco (480)or .Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
