Procurement Specialist

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yr

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabilty

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

The State of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage complex procurement processes, develop, negotiate, and administer contracts for assigned commodities/services. The role requires analyzing data, policy, and regulatory information, with potential for remote work within Arizona based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities include requisitions, solicitations, evaluations, and contract amendments, with emphasis on compliance and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Arizona Procurement Code and federal regulations.
• Experience with procurement processes and software tools.
• Ability to interpret policy and contract provisions.
• Public sector procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and prepare, issue, and evaluate solicitations.
• Negotiate awards and administer resulting contracts.
• Support customers and conduct meetings with vendors.
• Develop technical specifications and performance criteria.
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Manage contract amendments/change orders.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Research & analysis

Communication

Time management

Public/customer service

Google Workspace

MS Word

Excel

Access

Advantage

E-procurement System

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Word

Excel

Access

Advantage

E-procurement System

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Procurement Specialist

Job Location:

Procurement
1655 W. Jackson Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $57,98.61 - $67,098.61
Anticipated Salary: $62,098.61
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 09/28/2026

Job Summary

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. 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

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. 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. 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.

Knowledge Of

• 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 carious ADOT and State policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of procurement and accounting software as well as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Skill In/with

• Considerable skills in project management, negotiation, and research and analysis are required.
• Communication and time management skills. Skill in interpretation of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the lawful procurement of goods and services.
• Excellent public contact/customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills in various software programs including Google Workspace, MS Word, Excel, Access; Advantage; E-procurement System.

Ability To

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize activities to best meet department needs.
• Negotiate and problem solving ability.
• Maintain confidentiality with purchasing and procurement details.

Selective Preference(s)

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or other related field, training from professional associations or higher education in public procurement or related fields. Prefer procurement certification, i.e., Certified Professional Public Buyer; Certified Public Purchasing Officer, or other public procurement certification. Prefer candidates with one + year of experience working in public sector in areas of related responsibilities such as sourcing, purchasing & contract.

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

• 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.