Procurement Specialist

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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Division of Business Services
Office of Procurement
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $65,000.00 - $69,300.00 Annually 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: December 11, 2024

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona 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 that 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!

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experience and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Specialist for the Division of Business Services (DBS), Office of Procurement (OP). This position will be responsible for sourcing products and services, conducting market research, analyzing contracts, preparing solicitations, negotiating proposals, and issuing purchase orders for the department. This role also includes managing contract administration, reviewing direct contracts processing amendments, and overseeing Demand for Assurance letters. The specialist will evaluate contractor responses, prepare close-out correspondence, and escalates unresolved disputes to procurement management. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist drafts reports and correspondence, maintains ethical relationships with stakeholders, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. They also advise program monitoring staff on procurement laws and policies.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (two days 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creates procurement documents in the Arizona Procurement Portal and ensure compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code.
• Conducts complex procurements …