Role Description The Department of Economic Security, Office of Procurement is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Supervisor. This role performs complex work and directs the full procurement lifecycle and contract management for the department, requiring independent and strategic judgment to direct end-to-end acquisitions for physical commodities and operational services. This position will oversee formal and informal solicitations, including pre-solicitation meetings and post-award conferences via the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP); Review evaluation committee documentation for consistency and make strategic recommendations for contract awards; Ensure Compliance & Finalization while overseeing the preparation and execution of final contract documents, ensuring all acquisitions are economical, effective, and legally compliant. 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, 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. Job Duties - Team Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as a working supervisor and active mentor, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment while coaching staff on continuous process improvement. - Strategic Sourcing & Compliance: Provide expert guidance to procurement and program staff on complex sourcing methods, including RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, sole-source, emergency procurements, and other authorized exemptions. - Bid & Contract Oversight: Review and oversee the full evaluation cycle of vendor offers, leading negotiations, evaluating Best and Final Offers (BAFOs), and driving final award recommendations. - Policy Implementation: Support the Procurement Manager in developing and implementing departmental strategies, procedures, guides, and strategic plans to optimize agency-wide procurement operations. - Transaction Approvals & Documentation: Review and approve purchase orders, prepare intricate contract documents, and submit exemption requests for final managerial approval. Qualifications - Significant experience equivalent to at least two years as Senior Procurement Specialist or similar function. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement/Purchasing, or related field. - Professional certification, such as CPPO, CPPB, CPM or CPSM from a professional purchasing organization. - Other combinations of relevant experience, education, and training may be considered. Requirements - Driver’s License Requirements (if applicable). - 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 Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits - 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.

Role Description Specialist, Procurement professional with strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement with broad knowledge of project management. This role manages complex procurements, projects and processes that can be inside or outside of their immediate job area with general oversight. - Responsible for managing multiple Government procurements in support of multiple Government Programs, with a key focus on 1-3 highly visible/complex suppliers. - Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. - Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. - Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. - Explains, interprets, communicates and achieves cooperation on policies, procedures and practices with internal and external customers. - May provide guidance and assistance to other employees. - This position requires following established procedures and policies to perform assigned tasks. - Requires professional judgment and extensive use and/or application of supply chain/procurement principles, theories, and concepts. - Performs fundamental procurement activities including acquisition of materials, components and services at realistic and competitive prices, which meet schedule, safety and quality standards. - Performs price/cost analysis. - Provides proposal support. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant procurement experience. - Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related procurement experience. - In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related subcontracts experience. - 4 years of government buying experience and familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirements. Requirements - Familiar with issuing supplier contracts to support direct programs above the TINA ($2M) threshold with minimal guidance. Benefits - Health and disability insurance. - 401(k) match. - Flexible spending accounts. - EAP (Employee Assistance Program). - Education assistance. - Parental leave. - Paid time off. - Company-paid holidays.

Title: Assistant Procurement Specialist-26260104 Job Description: Salary $58,448.00 - $75,483.20 Annually Location County of San Diego, CA Job Type Regular - Full time Remote Employment Remote Optional Job Number 26260104 Department Purchasing & Contracting Division Dept Of P&C - Operations Job Summary The County of San Diego has current openings for Assistant Procurement Specialists Interviews will start the week of July 20th, 2026, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of August 10th, 2026. Future Salary Increases June 2026 – 4.73% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.73% Market Adjustment) June 2027 – 5.23% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the- Board +1.73% Market Adjustment) Are you looking to join one of the most progressive and award-winning Purchasing Departments in the Nation? Your opportunity is here, join our team now. Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) is offering a hybrid teleworking plan for interested employees!! The Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) is responsible for the purchasing of all goods, materials and services for the County of San Diego. DPC ensures the competitive process is used for best price and highest quality while conforming to purchasing regulations and emphasizing excellent customer service practices. DPC has been continuously recognized nationally, and has received the National Procurement Institute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for the 14th consecutive year in a row. Assistant Procurement Specialists purchase supplies, services, food, and equipment in the required quantity and quality; obtain goods and services via contracts utilizing competitive procurement processes such as formally advertised request for bid and request for quotations; negotiate and award non-competitive procurements and perform related work. Under direct supervision, incumbents learn to perform progressively more responsible and difficult purchasing of supplies, equipment and services. For more information, read the Assistant Procurement Specialist complete job description. For additional information, see the Purchasing and Contracting page. Hiring Process and Timeline The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. - Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process will begin in July 2026. (Current County employees may be exempt from the background process.) - Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. - Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications - An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics or a closely related field; OR, - Two (2) years of progressively responsible buying experience, purchasing a variety of commodities and services in a service industry or public agency; OR, - Possession of a C.P.P.B, A.P.P, C.P.M., C.P.P.O., C.P.C.M., or C.A.C.M. certificate in purchasing/procurement management, as described under Certification/Registration. Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Conditions of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information. Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool. Strategic Plan The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader) Disaster Service Worker Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. 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Title : Principal Manager, Energy Procurement Portfolio Reporting- Valuation Location: Rosemead United States Job Description: Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become a Principal Manager, Energy Procurement Portfolio Reporting/Valuation at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll play a key leadership role in shaping SCE's energy procurement portfolio and advancing California's clean energy future. You'll lead a team responsible for portfolio valuation, strategic insights, and external reporting, while partnering across market, policy, and planning functions to influence critical business decisions. This is a unique opportunity to make a visible impact on reliability, affordability, and the transition to cleaner energy for millions of customers. As a Principal Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future? Responsibilities - Oversees the entire portfolio of energy procurement activities including development of contract evaluation framework, NPV analysis of offers, the application of portfolio selection tools, and the review of advice letters and testimony in support of cost recovery for energy procurement activities. - Oversees the design and execution of resource adequacy program, coordinating with various commercial and operational teams to ensure compliance requirements are met, but also set strategic direction to optimize the portfolio. - Directs the strategic application of analytical models and grid planning simulation tools, driving the development of optimal resource portfolios, and guiding decisions based on their projected impacts on system pricing, GHG emissions, and other market dimensions. - Influences various state agencies to address California's energy and reliability needs, ensuring SCE is in a position to align with regulatory demands. - Drives the organization's research strategy for new technologies, spearheads the adoption of cost-effective and impactful solutions, and shapes the direction of supply and demand-side energy resources - Shapes contract origination's solicitation efforts to meet RA, Energy, IRP, etc. procurement needs/goals. Ensures the delivery of results from actionable steps based on feedback on contract pro forma updates, valuation methodologies and procurement strategy. - Shapes coordinated efforts across various groups such as contract management, settlements, risk management, etc. with contract negotiation, administration and dispute resolution. - Approves and tests end-to-end financial modeling modules that scrapes and transforms generating unit (such as energy storage and energy storage) solicitation offer data, performing NPV analysis, and processes and stores results. - Provides strategic oversight on the delivery of ERRA, PCIA and RPS-related filings and formulates the joint IOUs' proposal and orchestrates interaction with key stakeholders to advocate for SCE's positions. - A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity. Minimum Qualifications - Seven or more years of experience supervising a team of direct reports and/or project management. - Experience in overseeing a portfolio of energy procurement activities, external regulatory reporting obligations and/or valuation frameworks. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with transitioning manual, Excel-based models to automated system solutions. - Familiarity with CPUC regulatory processes. Additional Information - This position's work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.  Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.  Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs. - Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more! - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. - The primary work location for this position is Rosemead, CA. - This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties. - Relocation may apply to this position. About Southern California Edison The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.