What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR position at Arizona Department of Economic Security?
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.
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
Job Location : Division of Financial Operations
Office of Procurement
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details : Salary : $87,360.00 - $91,299.72 Annually
Grade : 23
Closing Date : March 11, 2025 Job Summary :
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 des.az.gov; 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 Procurement Supervisor for the Division of Financial Operations, Office of Procurement. This position performs complex work, exercising considerable independence and discretionary judgment to establish effective, efficient, economical, and legal contract management and acquisitions for the department; ensures the appropriate sourcing methods for physical purchases of commodities, operational services, and alternative purchasing methods and services, including the issuance of formal and informal solicitations in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP); oversight of pre-solicitation and post-award conferences; reviews of the evaluation committee's documentation for consistency and clarity; recommendation of contract awards; and oversight of the preparation of final contract documents for execution.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (one day per week in the office / hoteling).
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 State's 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.
Job Duties :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Functions as a working supervisor and staff mentor.
- Conducts review and oversight of the evaluation of offers, including negotiations, susceptibility determinations, best and final offers, and recommendation of contract awards.
- Approves purchase orders.
- Prepares correspondence and contract-related documents, including exemption requests for final review by the manager.
- Assist the manager in mentoring and providing training and assistance to procurement and program staff with a focus on process improvement.
- Participates in developing the agency's strategic plan as it relates to procurement.
- Provides guidance and support to procurement and program staff regarding appropriate sourcing strategies and methods, such as Requests for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, Competition Impracticable, Not Practicable to Quote, Off-Contract Authorization, Sole Source Procurement, and Emergency Procurement Request.
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Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :
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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement :
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.
Contact Us :
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Rose Ibe at (928) 225-4382 or RIbe@azdes.gov.
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 (928) 225-4382 or RIbe@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Salary : $87,360 - $91,300
