Procurement Officer (County)

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
Posting Date 06/09/25 Application Deadline 06/15/25 Pay Range $62,000 - $102,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Procurement Services About the Position Ready for your dream job? This position will perform advanced procurement services associated with the acquisition of commodities, services, design, construction, reconstruction and/or remodel of County facilities including professional services, etc. These duties are carried out with the highest ethical standards. About Us The Office of Procurement Services (OPS) is the central procurement agency for all County departments. We make sure departments can get what they need when they need it to deliver necessary public services. OPS also has responsibility for countywide contract compliance, records management, and PCard program administration. Come be a part of this award-winning team. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of professional procurement experience Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Public sector procurement experience Job Contributions Prepares and issues formal solicitations, including Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, Invitation to Negotiate, and Requests for Qualifications Provides training to using agencies on procurement best practices Conducts public pre-bid/proposal conferences and public solicitation openings and serves as chairperson/facilitator for evaluation meetings and requesting Best and Final Offers Evaluates responses to solicitations based on vendor qualifications, price, and conformance requirements Develops and manages contracts for a wide variety of supplies, services, consultants, and capital equipment, including analysis, evaluation, and approval of contractor change orders and contract amendments Monitors and evaluates contractor performance and contract renewals and addresses vendor/contractor deficiencies Serves as a commodity and service specialist and information resource to user departments, other government entities, and the public to interpret, explain, and make decisions regarding public procurement law and department policies Researches and advises departments on market trends, new product and service developments, and alternative source selection to assist in developing the requirements, scope of work, or technical specifications Other Job Duties as assigned Working Conditions CAPA certification within 6 months of hire Professional Certification (CPPO/CPPB) within 3 years of hire Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!