Procurement Specialist

Job Title

Procurement Specialist Business Operations
AZDHS Division for Planning and Operations (DPO)

Phoenix AZ (Hybrid)
In-office on Thursdays; remote work other days

Staff Augmentation Hourly (40 hours/week)
Day Shift: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Start Date: May 4 2026
End Date: October 30 2026

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The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Division for Planning and Operations (DPO) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support departmental procurement and operational needs. This role focuses on coordinating solicitations administering contracts and providing procurement expertise using state and agency-specific contracts and systems.

The Procurement Specialist will also play a key role in training agency personnel on purchasing procedures and ensuring compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code and department guidelines.

• Write solicit evaluate and recommend awards for procurements supporting department needs
• Coordinate procurement requirements with end users
• Develop technical and complex specifications
• Create and manage solicitation documents
• Advertise solicitations respond to vendor inquiries and conduct informational meetings
• Conduct public solicitation openings

• Facilitate evaluation committee meetings
• Evaluate vendor responses including clarifications presentations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs)
• Prepare award recommendations and secure required documentation

• Provide purchasing services including obtaining quotes and reviewing purchase requests
• Work with staff to clarify requirements and develop specifications
• Track and follow up on orders to ensure timely receipt of goods and services
• Research and compare products services pricing quality availability and shipping
• Make purchase recommendations and conduct purchases within delegated authority

• Administer contracts and agreements throughout their lifecycle
• Process amendments extensions and authorized price increases
• Conduct post-award and contract-related meetings
• Monitor contract compliance and resolve conflicts
• Review and maintain contract files

• Train and assist end users on procurement procedures documentation and contract usage
• Serve as a key resource on:
  • Arizona Procurement Code
  • Departmental and statewide contracts
  • Assigned commodities and services
• Update and maintain contract tracking databases
• Identify potential compliance issues and recommend solutions
• Investigate and resolve performance issues; issue vendor noncompliance notices and performance deficiency reports

• Perform additional related duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Business or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a procurement-related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace

• Experience working in or with government agencies

• Hybrid role:
  • On-site every Thursday
  • Remote work on remaining days
• Candidates must use their own computer for remote work (no agency laptops provided)
• On-site workstations will be available for in-office days

• Background check and drug screening required (HireRight)
• Security clearance required per agency standards

• Local candidates only (must reside locally at time of submission)
• Resume must clearly list current location
• Must be available for in-person interviews within one week of posting close date
• Must be able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer

• Tentative start date is dependent on interviews onboarding completion and issuance of a Purchase Order (PO) by the state agency
• No travel required