Remote Senior Procurement Specialist: Environmental Programs

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ADEQ is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage high-volume task orders, solicitations, and vendor contracts in line with the Arizona Procurement Code. The role supports multiple divisions, leading planning, evaluations, and contract renewals with Lean principles to optimize workflows.

The position is remote within Arizona and full-time, offering flexibility and autonomy while ensuring compliance with fiscal constraints and funding sources.

Qualifications

• CPPO or CPPB certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of professional public sector procurement experience.
• Certification or training in Lean Six Sigma / AMS tools.
• Driver’s License required.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Task Order management, review, and issuance for high-volume substates and contracts.
• Provide technical procurement support and contract renewals across divisions.
• Manage budgeting, tracking, and reporting; develop procurement KPIs.
• Develop, issue, evaluate, and award complex solicitations (RFPs/IFBs).
• Facilitate evaluation committees and negotiate terms for awards.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and funding requirements.

Skills

CPPO/CPPB certification

Public sector procurement

Budget reporting

Vendor management

Lean Six Sigma/AMS

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Supply Chain Management / Purchasing / Finance

Job description

ADEQ is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage high-volume task orders, solicitations, and vendor contracts in line with the Arizona Procurement Code. The role supports multiple divisions, leading planning, evaluations, and contract renewals with Lean principles to optimize workflows.

The position is remote within Arizona and full-time, offering flexibility and autonomy while ensuring compliance with fiscal constraints and funding sources.