Procurement & Property Buyer II — Public Sector

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Insurance plan (medical, dental, life,

Retirement program

Deferred compensation plans & 401k

Commuter/subsidy program

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks a Buyer II for ASPC–Phoenix to manage state property, inventories, and reporting. The role also serves as a back-up buyer and coordinates purchasing for the complex.

Responsibilities include preparing purchase orders, maintaining contract files, bid analysis, vendor selection, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Background check and TB testing are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• General accounting techniques
• Understanding of markets and price trends
• Supervision
• Personal computers
• Business English
• General office equipment

Responsibilities

• Purchases goods and services for the complex
• Coordinates and prepares purchase orders
• Maintains state contract files
• Writes specifications for items not covered by procurement contracts
• Conducts bid research and writes evaluations
• Selects vendors and makes PO recommendations
• Trains and supervises staff
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Mathematics

10-key

Typing

Professionalism

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in purchasing

Purchasing experience

Job description

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks a Buyer II for ASPC–Phoenix to manage state property, inventories, and reporting. The role also serves as a back-up buyer and coordinates purchasing for the complex.

Responsibilities include preparing purchase orders, maintaining contract files, bid analysis, vendor selection, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Background check and TB testing are required.