Strategic Public Procurement Manager

Dairy Queen of Globe, Inc.; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila County seeks a Procurement Manager - Finance to oversee the county's centralized purchasing and contracts program. The role partners with elected officials and department fiscal staff to ensure compliant, cost-effective procurement across facilities, public works, IT, health services, and sheriff’s office.

The position directs and coordinates competitive bidding, negotiates contracts, and provides leadership to departments, while aligning with federal grant procurement requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public or business administration or related field.
• Five years of significant public government procurement experience.
• CPPO/CPPB/CPM credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers the county’s centralized procurement program.
• Plans, develops, and manages competitive procurement processes (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, SOQs).
• Develops, negotiates, and administers contracts; maintains records and administration.
• Provides procurement leadership and guidance to departments and stakeholders.
• Leads strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives.
• Coordinates procurement communications and vendor relations throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitors procurement performance, risks, and compliance with policies.
• Ensures compliance with federal grant procurement requirements (2 CFR Part 200).

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract administration

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration

Tools

IFBs / RFPs / RFQs / SOQs

Job description

Gila County seeks a Procurement Manager - Finance to oversee the county's centralized purchasing and contracts program. The role partners with elected officials and department fiscal staff to ensure compliant, cost-effective procurement across facilities, public works, IT, health services, and sheriff’s office.

The position directs and coordinates competitive bidding, negotiates contracts, and provides leadership to departments, while aligning with federal grant procurement requirements and