Procurement Manager

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager in Phoenix, AZ. You will oversee procurement and contract management, direct a team of professionals, and ensure compliant, efficient processes while fostering a culture of service excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, policy adherence, and collaboration across divisions, with a potential for remote work within Arizona based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management under state/federal rules.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop procurement staff.
• Knowledge of procurement codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the work of procurement professionals.
• Mentor team members and resolve questions promptly.
• Oversee solicitation processes for complex goods and services.
• Review market analyses, negotiation plans, and awards.
• Ensure timely procurement activities and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Google Suites

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Procurement Manager

• Open to current and active ADOT employees only**

Job Location:

Address: Procurement

1655 W. Jackson St.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $85,144.91 - 95,144.91

Anticipated Salary: $90,144.91

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Job Summary

Ensure the effective, efficient, economical, ethical, and legal procurement/contract management for a procurement team. Provide direction and focus within ADOT. Procurement in the pursuit of a mission based upon excellence in customer service. Establish sound professional relationships with customer divisions personally and by assigning procurement professionals to support the various divisions of the agency. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching, and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

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 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

Manage, supervise, train, delegate, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinate procurement professionals assuring customer needs are met.

Mentor team members and provide direction to ensure timely resolution of problems and questions presented.

Ensure customer needs are met. Provide courteous, responsive assistance to customers. Recognize issues and identify actions to address them

with the applicable statutes and rules. May act as ADOT Procurement liaison to individuals or groups on specific issues.

Ensure timely processing of procurement activities. Oversight of solicitation process for highly complex/technical goods and services.

Responsible for reviewing subordinates' market analyses, negotiation plans, solicitation awards, protest responses and agency reports prior to finalization.

Review limited competition procurements.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Arizona Procurement Code, Commodity Codes, Federal Antitrust Laws, and Federal Acquisition Regulations as well as knowledge of the ADOT and State procurement process.
• ADOT organizational structure and various ADOT and State policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of procurement and accounting software as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Skill In

• Direct team members. Interpersonal skills to develop trust, rapport, and mutual respect amongst team members.
• Project Management, negotiation, dispute mediation and facilitation skills.
• Analytical skills to effectively research, evaluate and extract data from a variety of sources.
• Interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the lawful procurement of goods and services.
• Public contact/customer service.
• Verbal and written communications.
• Google Suites.

Ability To

• Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations governing the procurement process.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and prioritize activities effectively to best meet department needs.
• Ability to do complex analytical and managerial work as well as supervise, speak and write effectively.
• Ability to negotiate, problem solve and maintain confidentiality of purchasing and procurement details.
• Make decisions and resolve issues.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Selective Preference(s)

Certified Professional Public Buyer; Certified Public Purchasing Officer; or other public procurement certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.