Strategic Procurement Lead — Hybrid & Growth Opportunities

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Wellness program

ASRS retirement

Job summary

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead purchasing, procurement, and contract support. You will coordinate departmental purchases, prepare contracts and supporting documents, develop specifications, and collaborate with Procurement Services, Legal, vendors, and internal staff to resolve issues and support financial and budget activities.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of purchasing-related experience and a High School Diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of purchasing-related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurement and financial analysis to monitor expenditures, vendor activity, contract utilization, payment status, and outstanding obligations; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Coordinates and oversees complex procurements for equipment, supplies, professional services, printing, and other contractual services in accordance with County Procurement Code and delegated authority.
• Develops specifications, scopes of work, solicitation documents, and supporting materials; coordinates solicitations and award processes.
• Monitors procurement activity and contractual obligations in support of the Department’s budget and identifies variances, upcoming needs, fixed assets and funding considerations.
• Serves as liaison with Procurement Services, Legal, vendors, and internal staff to resolve complex procurement and contract issues and maintains contract and payment records in accordance with applicable requirements
• Performs other professional-level procurement, contract administration, financial analysis, and related duties as assigned
• Prepares and administers contracts, purchase orders, amendments, renewals, and related procurement documents and reviews agreements for accuracy and compliance

Skills

Procurement

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Contract administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain

CAPA/CPPO/CPPB/C.P.M. (preferred)

Job description

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead purchasing, procurement, and contract support. You will coordinate departmental purchases, prepare contracts and supporting documents, develop specifications, and collaborate with Procurement Services, Legal, vendors, and internal staff to resolve issues and support financial and budget activities.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of purchasing-related experience and a High School Diploma or GED,