Procurement Supervisor & Contracts Lead

Purchasing; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a Supervisor - Procurement Specialist II to lead purchasing operations, oversee contract administration, and drive compliant procurement practices across the district. The role focuses on complex negotiations, bid processes, and strategic supplier management.

Base salary is competitive for the district, with benefits including retirement matching, health and life insurance, and paid leave. This position emphasizes audit-ready documentation and staff mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in Materials Management.
• CPPB or CPPO certificate highly desired.
• Minimum three years’ purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Hire, assess, and oversee the performance of assigned staff members.
• Develop specifications, scope of work, technical questionnaires, contract terms and conditions, and pricing pages for Invitations to Bid, RFPs, RFQs.
• Conduct Pre-Bid/Proposal conferences and document information for addenda; develop bid/proposal addenda and contract amendments; attend openings; perform product and cost evaluation.
• Review and evaluate proposals for adherence and responsiveness to RFP guidelines; negotiate contracts based on RFP requirements and submitted proposals; ensure content quality and accuracy.
• Draft responses concerning contract award decisions; contract compliance issue letters; resolve product, services, projects, and/or contractual issues.
• Manage multi-year and term contracts; maintain cost containment; monitor insurance requirements, expiration, usage, and expansion terms.
• Stay informed on federal and state laws and best practices; participate in committees and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement practices

Negotiation

Contract administration

Financial management

Communication skills

Public procurement laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in Materials Management

CPPB or CPPO certificate

Job description

Mesa Public Schools seeks a Supervisor - Procurement Specialist II to lead purchasing operations, oversee contract administration, and drive compliant procurement practices across the district. The role focuses on complex negotiations, bid processes, and strategic supplier management.

Base salary is competitive for the district, with benefits including retirement matching, health and life insurance, and paid leave. This position emphasizes audit-ready documentation and staff mentorship.