Procurement Specialist - Public Sector Purchases & LEAN

Arizona Department of Child Safety; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

10 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Child Safety is seeking a Procurement Technician to manage the procurement of commodities and services across its offices. Based in Phoenix, you will develop informal solicitations, track purchases, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with stakeholders statewide.

You will support the P-Card program, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal procurement statutes.
• Arizona Procurement Code familiarity.
• Basic purchasing and contract processes.
• Negotiation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process purchasing requests for assigned commodities and services.
• Conduct small dollar purchases within delegated procurement authority.
• Prepare, evaluate informal solicitations and RFQs; assist with formal solicitations (RFPs/IFBs).
• Maintain accurate records in designated databases; generate reports.
• Assist in administration of the P-Card program, including training and compliance.
• Support LEAN process initiatives to streamline operations.

Skills

Customer service

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Office

eProcurement systems

General office skills

Basic problem-solving

Tools

P-Card program

Job description

The Arizona Department of Child Safety is seeking a Procurement Technician to manage the procurement of commodities and services across its offices. Based in Phoenix, you will develop informal solicitations, track purchases, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while collaborating with stakeholders statewide.

You will support the P-Card program, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.