Procurement Services Supervisor

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The Department of Economic Security Office of Procurement is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Supervisor. This role performs complex work and directs the full procurement lifecycle and contract management for the department requiring independent and strategic judgment to direct end-to-end acquisitions for physical commodities and operational services. This position will oversee formal and informal solicitations including pre-solicitation meetings and post-award conferences via the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP); Review evaluation committee documentation for consistency and make strategic recommendations for contract awards; Ensure Compliance & Finalization while overseeing the preparation and execution of final contract documents ensuring all acquisitions are economical effective and legally compliant.

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.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a working supervisor and active mentor fostering a collaborative high-performance team environment while coaching staff on continuous process improvement.
• Strategic Sourcing & Compliance: Provide expert guidance to procurement and program staff on complex sourcing methods including RFPs IFBs RFQs sole-source emergency procurements and other authorized exemptions.
• Bid & Contract Oversight: Review and oversee the full evaluation cycle of vendor offers leading negotiations evaluating Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) and driving final award recommendations.
• Policy Implementation: Support the Procurement Manager in developing and implementing departmental strategies procedures guides and strategic plans to optimize agency-wide procurement operations.
• Transaction Approvals & Documentation: Review and approve purchase orders prepare intricate contract documents and submit exemption requests for final managerial approval.
  

• Knowledge of:
  Public Contracting & Acquisition: Advanced principles of public sector procurement contract administration and full-cycle acquisition.
  Regulatory Compliance: Comprehensive understanding of the Arizona Procurement Code and relevant state/local procurement rules.
  Complex Commodities: Sourcing and managing highly technical goods and specialized services within the organizations scope of responsibility.
• Skills in:
  Team Leadership: Hands-on supervision mentoring and directing the daily operations of a small dedicated team.
  Project Management: Effectively balancing prioritizing and organizing multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.
  Communication: Exceptional time management coupled with clear interpersonal written and oral communication.
• Ability to:
  Think Analytically: Perform high-level analytical work dissect complex data and forecast procurement needs.
  Problem-Solve: Diagnose complex operational bottlenecks and implement viable cost-effective solutions.
  Build Relationships: Establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  

• Significant experience equivalent to at least two years as Senior Procurement Specialist or similar function.
• Bachelors degree in Business Procurement/Purchasing or related field.
  Professional certification such as CPPO CPPB CPM or CPSM from a professional purchasing organization.
• Other combinations of relevant experience education and training may be considered.
  

• 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.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned 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 (E-Verify).

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

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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 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 Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred 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.

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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 Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.