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Arizona Department of Administration

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN

Supply ChainSupply ChainFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000

Location

United States

Posted

59 days ago

Salary

$50K - $60K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Job Description

PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN

Arizona Department of Administration

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. PROCUREMENT TECHNICIAN Job Location: Division of Business Services Business Office of Administration 1789 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 Grade: 19 Closing Date: April 02, 2026 Job Summary: Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Technician. This position is responsible for various administrative and business management functions within the Division of Business Services. This role assists the Business Administrator in developing and implementing policies related to Multi-Service Centers (MSCs) and fiscal services, while adhering to the Arizona State Procurement Code. Key responsibilities include consulting on administrative issues, directing accounting and bookkeeping operations, preparing financial statements and reports, managing purchasing functions, and overseeing the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP). This includes vendor outreach, training, data entry, reporting, and technical assistance. The position operates within defined parameters with limited discretion. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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. Job Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ● Review purchase requests to clarify requirements and develop specifications. ● Analyze, research, and compare products, services, quality, and availability; make purchase recommendations based on findings. ● Approve basic purchase orders within agency parameters; recommend “off-contract” purchases; negotiate returns and credits; expedite orders; schedule deliveries; and cancel or renegotiate orders. ● Assist in training agency personnel on contract and agreement processes. ● Interpret related rules, policies, and procedures, and advise agency staff on the correct methods and processes. ● Prepare standard contracts and agreements, review contracts and agreements for compliance with requirements, regulations, and specifications. ● Coordinate schedules, arrange for, and participate in public meetings, research previous contracts and agreements. ● Maintain records and required documentation of transactions. ● May create and maintain various databases; update and monitor databases that track contracts and agreements. ● Compile statistics and estimates for use in preparing reports. ● Identify potential problems or conflicts and provide solutions or recommendations. ● Answer questions or find information for agency staff, the public, contractors, and vendors; investigate and resolve problems related to contract performance to ensure compliance. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge in: ● Principles and practices of administration with special reference to state procurement code; organization, fiscal management, and budgetary control. ● General accounting practices, business law, procurement practices, processes and procedures. ● A wide range of standard commodities and products, sources of supply, local markets and price trends, and customer service. Skilled in: ● Conducting research, analyzing and reasoning, contract review, problem solving, multi-tasking, writing procedures, and providing sound recommendations. ● Personal computer and software applications, including web-based applications. ● Understanding and clarifying the language used in contracts and procurement, while ensuring the confidentiality of purchasing and procurement information. Ability to: ● Interpret and apply agency and program rules and operating procedures; analyze and resolve complex problems. ● Establish and maintain effective working relationships; perform difficult analytic work; use Google and Microsoft Office. ● Apply sound critical judgment and make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Selective Preference(s): The ideal candidate for this position will have: ● Three years of administrative experience equivalent to or above the Administrative Assistant 3 or Procurement Associate level related to analyzing, purchasing, accounting, and/or data processing. ● One year of experience utilizing APP or web-based software. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration orany related field. CPPO, CPPB, or CPM. Pre-Employment Requirements: ● 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). ● Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. ● All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic EmploymentEligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans • 10 paid holidays per year • Paid vacation and sick time • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. • Deferred compensation plan • Wellness plans • Tuition Reimbursement • Stipend Opportunities • Infant at Work Program • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at Linn Carrasco, 480.578.7016 or email dbsdfohr@azdes.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480.578.7016. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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