DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SENIOR

Job Location:

Address:  150 N. 18th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $77,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Job Summary:

This position works under limited supervision and acts as a lead specialist. Develops, negotiates, enters into, and administers complex or high-risk contracts, agreements and leases, including intergovernmental and interagency service agreements. This position handles complex procurements that require subject matter expertise and discretion in the field of procurement. May work in cooperation with or on behalf of local and federal government agencies. May develop complex statutorily defined contracts and/or statewide contracts.
ADDITIONAL SELECTIVE PREFERENCES:
Minimum three years experience equivalent to that of a Procurement Specialist. Education: A Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, public administration or a related field from an accredited college is preferred. Professional certification such as a CPPO, CPPB or C.P.M. from a professional purchasing organization is preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

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. The expected work schedule for this position is 1 day in office, 4 days teleworking.

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:

-Advise managers, staff, and agency partners on procedures for developing contracts or parts of contracts. Collaborate with technical resource staff to develop specifications, including scope of work, special terms and conditions etc. Collaboratively establishes criteria for requests for proposals. Analyze consultative or program service needs and develop solicitation documents and contract specifications. Research and analyze products and market trends. Translate program requirements into contract terms. Evaluate contracts for potential performance risk. Develop strategies to minimize potential risk. Solicit and evaluate offers. Facilitate and serve on the evaluation committee. Analyze the reasonableness of limited competition requests. Draft the Determinations and prepare the limited competition direct contracts following the Procurement code and SPO processes. Collaborate with the program on the scope of work and justification.
-Devise negotiating strategies with goals and alternatives. Negotiate contract or agreement terms to minimize performance risk. Negotiate price agreements for services. Negotiate contract or agreement renewals, amendments, and plan changes. Develop new financial agreements and accelerated delivery schedules to support program needs. Consult with the Attorney General’s office to facilitate their clarification of legal issues and the approval of contract language. Function as liaison between private attorneys and the Attorney General’s office. Negotiate agreement terms and solve conflicts between local and federal government representatives and agency staff.
-Advise management on contract administration. Evaluate contractor performance or quality of services. Write contract or agreement amendments or extensions. Evaluate the appropriateness of contract or agreement remedies in the light of a specific situation. Compile contract status reports. Conduct