Chief Procurement Officer - ADEQ

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Chief Procurement Officer
Assigned to The Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

State Procurement Office (SPO) - Assigned to ADEQ

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 1110 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $107,635 

Grade: 29

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO) is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to lead procurement operations at the Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The CPO has a matrix reporting structure, reporting to the ADOA State Procurement Administrator with a dotted-line to the ADEQ CFO. The CPO will oversee all day-to-day procurement activities for ADEQ, encompassing direct and indirect sourcing and procurement.

This critical role is responsible for administering ADEQ's purchasing and contracting activity, ensuring alignment with the Arizona Procurement Code and all applicable federal/state laws, regulations, and ADOA policies. The CPO will lead and direct Procurement, Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, and the Agency’s Purchasing Card Program, while also managing contract performance and conducting complex expenditure and risk analyses to inform strategic proposals. With delegated procurement authority and full signature authority for all purchases, the CPO will develop procurement policies and procedures, determine solicitation methods, and make final award and rejection decisions.

This leader will drive cross-functional procurement strategy, define and deploy common processes, and champion personnel and organizational development. Directly accountable for cost reductions, indirect savings, supplier development, and performance improvements (including quality, lead time, and receipt reliability), the CPO will manage a team of procurement professionals and oversee ADEQ’s complex procurement program for supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

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.

• Contract Administration - On behalf of the assigned agency, CPO will handle all strategic negotiation of goods and …