The Pathways Program

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVT; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) seeks a strategic Chief Procurement Officer to lead all procurement activities for DEMA, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and regulations while maximizing value and efficiency. The CPO will develop policies, manage a procurement team, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet DEMA's emergency preparedness and response mission.

This leadership role requires oversight of complex procurements, a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Five+ years of experience in state or public procurement.
• Certifications such as CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, or CPM preferred.
• Ability to lead procurement teams and ensure ethical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as agency Chief Procurement Officer to ensure procurement activities are conducted in an ethical manner with a high level of integrity, while also ensuring compliance to the Arizona Procurement Code
• Oversee the complex and high visibility procurement operations and services for the Department
• Establish and enforce applicable agency procurement policies and procedures
• Issue formal decisions in protests and contracts claims
• Represent department at formal procurement related hearings (as authorized by applicable department legal personnel)
• Train and instruct agency and procurement leadership on matters regarding procurement
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Auditing

Contract interpretation

Problem solving

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

CPPB/CPPO/NIGP-CPP/CPSM/CPM certification preferred

Job description

• Company: Arizona Department Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA)


• Date Posted: August 18, 2026


• Closing Date: August 31, 2026

Description

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO), is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Procurement Officer to be assigned to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). The CPO has a matrix reporting structure, reporting to the ADOA State Procurement Administrator with a dotted-line to the DEMA.This critical leadership role will oversee all procurement activities for DEMA, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and regulations while maximizing value and efficiency. The Chief Procurement Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement policies, managing a team of procurement professionals, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet the diverse purchasing needs of DEMA, particularly in support of its emergency preparedness and response mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the critical work of DEMA and the State of Arizona.

Requirements

Job Duties:

• Act as agency Chief Procurement Officer to ensure procurement activities are conducted in an ethical manner with a high level of integrity, while also ensuring compliance to the Arizona Procurement Code


• Oversee the complex and high visibility procurement operations and services for the Department


• Establish and enforce applicable agency procurement policies and procedures


• Issue formal decisions in protests and contracts claims


• Represent department at formal procurement related hearings (as authorized by applicable department legal personnel)


• Train and instruct agency and procurement leadership on matters regarding procurement


• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State laws and statutes governing contractual agreements


• Procurement practices, processes, and procedures


• Tools and methods of effective negotiation techniques


• Methods of conducting research


• Continuous improvement in streamlining work processes


• Federal and State funding regulations


• Principles and practices of work leadership and management

Skills in:

• Written and oral communication, customer service, reading and interpreting contracts, policies, procedures, and standard work Using complex mathematical equations and applying statistical processes to analyze and summarize a variety of data/sources


• Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools


• Facilitation Technical writing


• Interpreting and analyzing financial and supply market data


• Forecasting Auditing

Ability to:

• Learn and apply the Arizona Procurement Code


• Develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships


• Maintain confidentiality in purchasing and procurement details


• Translate and interpret contracting requirements including, but not limited to, governing requirements of procurements, contract goods and services specifications, contract utilization and limitations, and details of procurement


• Exercise good judgment and possess strong decision-making skills for areas of responsibility


• Solve complex problems


• Interpret and translate contract requirements and purchasing requirements


• Understand any Department procurement exemptions and the limitations of those exemptions where Procurement Code should apply


• Interpret and analyze program and financial data

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Finance, or a related field Five or more years of experience in state or other public procurement


• One or more of the following certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Application Process

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Contact Info

Name: Louis Anaya
Email: [e-mail]
Closing Date: August 31, 2026