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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - Job # 517361

Job Location:

Procurement Services
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Posting Details:

Salary: $40,495.00 - $52,000.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 05/25/2023

Job Summary:

Are you an expert at procuring supplies? How about negotiating contracts or services? Come be a part of our professional procurement team, apply now!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a professional to assume the role of Procurement Specialist to develop and implement sourcing solicitations for the procurement of goods and services. This position manages a high volume of diverse contracts and supports the Senior Procurement Specialist by providing benchmarking and industry analysis needed for complex service contracts and management.

Job Duties:

- Conducts contract administration activities such as renewing/extending contracts, requesting and reviewing certificates of insurance, and resolving contractual issues
- Develops contract specifications/scopes of work and actively negotiates contract terms to help provide the best value and total cost for the state
- Recommends and develops language to ensure contract terms and conditions are appropriate
- Prepares award documents for signature
- Monitors performance throughout the contract and intervenes when appropriate; encourages the use of the existing Vendor Discrepancy Reporting tools, working in collaboration with the State Procurement Office
- Acts as a resource for staff, providing technical support to all Divisions within the Agency related to procurement and contract issues
- Assists in training Agency staff involved in the procurement process and provides backup to buyers at the institutions
- Reads and studies bulletins, articles and other literature
- Attends professional events to gain current industry best practices
- Attends and presents at Agency and professional organization meetings
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Federal and State rules, statutes, and regulations related to procurement
- Effective negotiation and relationship-building methods and techniques
- Research methods for supply chain, logistics, and resource management
- Personal computers using various software programs (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, e-procurement system, or mobile application)
- General accounting practices as they relate to contracts and vendors
- Supply sourcing, local and national markets, and price trends

Skill in:
- Developing and implementing various sourcing strategies based on business strategic goals/objectives
- Conducting data analysis to produce effective and accountable contracts
- Leading various project teams
- Written and verbal communication
- Negotiating contractual terms and conditions
- Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools to ensure contractual terms are being adhered to or in compliance
- Interpreting business issues and recommending solutions/best practices
- Professional behavior and integrity

Ability to:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies
- Establish and maintain effective customer and supplier relationships
- Monitor workload to ensure accountability
- Communicate with a wide variety of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers
- Work in a dynamic team environment with changing goals and priorities

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, accounting, finance, supply chain management or equivalent years of direct experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-2430.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,495.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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