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NIGP; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NIGP, located in Arizona, seeks a procurement professional to handle purchasing, contracts, and procurement strategy within the county framework.

The role includes issuing purchase orders, conducting RFPs/IFBs, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring best value. Strong knowledge of procurement laws and excellent stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Purchasing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of purchasing and finance experience.
• Arizona residency or valid driver's license may be required by county policy.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders according to County Procurement Code.
• Solicit competitive quotes and supplier selection.
• Administer the formal solicitation process (RFP, IFB, ROQ).
• Provide guidance interpreting procurement code to stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve contractual issues.
• Conduct market research and cost/benefit analysis for value maximization.
• Mediate disputes between suppliers and county stakeholders.
• Evaluate and refine procurement methodologies through best practices.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract negotiation

Budget analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Purchasing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

• Salary: $56,341 to $67,609
• Date Posted: October 26, 2026
• Closing Date: November 22, 2026

Description

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

ssue purchase orders in accordance to Pinal County Procurement Code, review department requisition, research applicable contracts, and solicit competitive quotes and supplier selection.

Procure complex and/or technical services and commodities by preparing, soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating contracts and determine if existing contracts are advantageous and appropriate or if a new solicitation (formal or informal) is required.

Administer the formal solicitation process (RFP, IFB, ROQ) which includes: identifying and coordinating development of scope of work, organizing pre-proposal conferences, chairing evaluation committee meetings, conducting consultant interviews and demonstrations, preparing award recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, issuing notices of award, and handling any post-award issues that may include coordinating, evaluating, and ruling on any formal protests.

Provide County stakeholders and the general public with guidance interpreting the Pinal County Procurement Code and make decisions pertaining to the application of procurement laws, policies, procedures, and practices in relation to the code.

Manage supplier relationships by investigating and resolving any contractual or performance problems by the use of phone, written correspondence, and/or facilitating face-to-face meetings.

Ensure maximum value for expenditures is achieved by conducting market research, cost/benefit analysis, contract negotiations and performing strategic forecasting of future requirements.

Mediate and resolve any disputes between suppliers, vendors, or contractors, and county stakeholders.

Research and interview potential new suppliers and determine viability, contractual status, and compatibility to current business model.

Evaluate and refine current procurement methodology by surveying other agencies, taking continuing education, and reviewing journals and publications for best practices.

Research and resolve supplier invoice and payment issues as required.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Purchasing, Business Administration, or related field. Two (2) years of purchasing and finance.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they apply to area of assignment.

Demonstrated ability to successfully perform procurement tasks including but not limited to total cost analysis, pre-negotiation planning, contract negotiations, supplier management, Knowledge of effective data research techniques, statistical analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.

Skill in utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing budget and financial reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, management, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.