Senior Design & Construction Procurement Lead

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical options (HMO/PPO/HSA)

City contribution to Post-Employment H

Wellness incentive

Dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability

Free transit pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

City of Phoenix seeks a Procurement Manager for the Design and Construction Procurement Team to oversee procurement activities for engineers, architects, and contractors across about 20 City departments.

The role supports the City’s five-year $12.5B CIP and $500M GO Bond programs, reviews procurement plans, and ensures timely execution with professional staff, emphasizing customer service and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience, two of which involved supervising the procurement activities of a high volume governmental procurement section including experience in contract administration and contract writing.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Design and Construction procurement activities of the City under direction from the Special Projects Administrator, including supervising Contract Specialist Is and IIs.
• Establishing priorities, assigning workload, and assisting with sensitive and complex procurements.
• Interpreting and reviewing contracts for accuracy and changes prior to execution.
• Reviewing work of assigned staff.
• Ensuring Citywide and client department contracts are renewed or executed by established deadlines.
• Responding to bid protests in conjunction with Law and City Engineer.
• Attending meetings when Special Projects Administrator is not available or when delegated.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Contract writing

Supervisory experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, engineering, science or a related field

Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Purchasing Manager

Job description

City of Phoenix seeks a Procurement Manager for the Design and Construction Procurement Team to oversee procurement activities for engineers, architects, and contractors across about 20 City departments.

The role supports the City’s five-year $12.5B CIP and $500M GO Bond programs, reviews procurement plans, and ensures timely execution with professional staff, emphasizing customer service and fiscal responsibility.