Procurement Specialist

<div> <h1><span>DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION</span></h1> <h2><span><em><span>Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.<br/></span></em></span></h2> </div> <h3 dir="ltr"><span><strong>Procurement Specialist</strong></span></h3> <div> <span>Job Location:</span> </div> <div> <h4><span>Procurement<br/>1655 W. Jackson Street, <br/>Phoenix, AZ 85007</span></h4> </div> <div> <span>Posting Details:</span> </div> <div> <h4><span><span>Salary: $57,98.61 - $67,098.61 </span></span></h4> <h4><span><span>Anticipated Salary: $62,098.61<br/></span></span></h4> <h4><span><span>Grade: 20<br/></span></span></h4> <h4><span><span>Closing Date: 08/12/2026</span></span></h4> </div> <div> <span>Job Summary:</span> </div> <div> <p><span>Management of the entire procurement process in the area of assigned commodities/services of a complex and technical nature. Working under general supervision, develops, negotiates, awards, and administers contracts, agreements, and leases. Analyzes and interprets technical data, policy and regulatory information to plan and coordinate procurement and contract activities.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> </div> <div> <span>Job Duties:</span> </div> <div> <p><span>Process Procurement requisitions. Prepare, issue, open, evaluate, and award complex solicitations. Conduct presentations, negotiate request best and final offers, evaluate/award.Conduct carious meetings with customers, pre-bid/offer conferences with vendors and evaluation committee meetings. Participate in focus group meetings.</span></p> <p><span>Provide timely assistance to customers in developing complex technical and performance specifications in areas of specialization. Provide courteous, responsive assistance to customers. Recognize issues and identify actions and address them within the applicable statutes and rules. Elevate to supervisor when necessary.</span></p> <p><span>Effectively and efficiently administer resultant contracts in accordance with contractual provisions. May conduct post award meetings. Timely contract extension or re-bid. Analyze requests, authorize and effectuate applicable contract amendments/change orders.</span></p> </div> <div> <span>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities (KSAs):</span> </div> <div> <p><span><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><br/><span><span>•</span></span> Arizona Procurement Code, Commodity Codes, Federal Antitrust Laws, and Federal Acquisition Regulations as well as knowledge of the ADOT and State procurement process.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> ADOT organizational structure and carious ADOT and State policies and procedures.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> Considerable knowledge of procurement and accounting software as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Skill in/with:</strong><br/><span><span>•</span></span> Considerable skills in project management, negotiation, and research and analysis are required.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> Communication and time management skills. Skill in interpretation of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the lawful procurement of goods and services.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> Excellent public contact/customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> Computer skills in various software programs including Google Workspace, MS Word, Excel, Access; Advantage; E-procurement System.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Ability to:</strong><br/><span><span>•</span></span> Plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize activities to best meet department needs.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> Negotiate and problem solving ability.<br/><span><span>•</span></span> Maintain confidentiality with purchasing and procurement details.</span></p> </div> <div> <span>Selective Preference(s):</span> </div> <div> <p><span><span>Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or other related field, training from professional associations or higher education in public procurement or related fields. <br/>Prefer procurement certification, i.e., Certified Professional Public Buyer; Certified Public Purchasing Officer, or other public procurement certification. <br/>Prefer candidates with one + year of experience working in public sector in areas of related responsibilities such as sourc