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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a team-oriented supervisor to fill the Procurement Manager position. This position plans and directs the agency's contracts for the Commodities and Services program. Implements all purchasing and contract negotiations for all institutional locations of the agency. Monitors the compliance of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.), Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), and the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Is responsible for the quality and timeliness of purchasing activities, developing programs, policies and procedures, and administrative reporting. In addition, reviews staff products for completeness and accuracy, coordinates staff practices, procedures, forms, and formats throughout the agency.

- Administers, through subordinate personnel, departmental purchases in compliance with the Arizona State Procurement Code, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), and departmental rules and regulations
- Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff
- Makes final review and recommendation of all procurement activities prior to contract award
- Confers with agency officials, staff, and representatives of other agencies regarding procurement and contract issues
- Provides technical support to all institutional business offices throughout Arizona
- Assists in interviewing and making hiring recommendations for procurement-related positions
- Conducts, coordinates, and directs pre-proposal conferences, proposal evaluation meetings, contract negotiation meetings, and post-award meetings
- Responsible for reviewing staff work/products for completeness and accuracy
- Approves and signs all procurement internal memoranda and award recommendations
- Handles all renewals, cancellations, extensions, re-negotiations, etc. for final approval by the Chief Procurement Officer(CPO)
- Attends departmental and interagency meetings in the area of assignment
- May attend meetings in the absence of the Chief Procurement Officer(CPO) and/or Assistant Chief Procurement Officer, such as protest hearings, CPO meetings, and administrator's meetings
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Federal and State laws and statutes governing contractual agreements
- Federal and State funding rules and regulations
- Fundamentals of budget development and expenditure control
- Contemporary service programs and delivery systems in public agencies
- Community resources
- Federal laws governing assigned program areas
- Policies and procedures established for the work system
- Principles and practices of work leadership and management
- Solicitation techniques
- Computers and software applications
- General office procedures
- General accounting practices and business law
- A variety of commodities, products, goods and services, local market, price trends and sources of supplies, including those specific to the agency
- Procurement practices, processes and procedures
- Contractual language (terms/conditions)
- Auditing and investigation processes and procedures
- Forecasting processes
- Principles and practices of management and supervision
Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking for effective customer/vendor relations, contract negotiations and dispute mediation, formal presentations and conducting training
- Organizational techniques/methods and project management skills to provide timely procurement services
- Analytically negotiating and disputing mediation for contract negotiations, bid protest resolution, and contract claim resolution
- Customer service
Ability to:
- Lift/cary approximately 15 lbs.
- Push/pull approximately 20 lbs.
- Walk/run approximately .25 miles
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies and highly complex procurement operations
- Make decisions, solve problems, analyze, and summarize data related to comprehensive contracts
- Supervise effectively
- Establish and maintain professional work relationships

- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent plus five (5) years of direct experience
- Professional certification and/or nationally recognized certifications such as Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
- Five (5) years of government procurement experience preferred
- Supervisory/management experience

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. 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).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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 calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.