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Job Announcement The City of Chandler Management Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Procurement Officer Senior. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Following successful completion of the probationary period, there may be an opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler. Why work for Chandler. Open and collaborative environment Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026 Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive Professional development opportunities Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available) Who we are The Purchasing Division is responsible for soliciting, awarding and administering the city's contracts for materials and services in accordance with federal, state and city legal requirements and managing the Purchasing Card program.

Who we are looking for Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to perform and oversee advanced procurement activities, including developing specifications and scopes of work, managing competitive solicitation and evaluation processes, negotiating and administering contracts for professional services, materials, and capital equipment, and resolving procurement-related issues. Provides leadership and guidance to Purchasing Division staff, supervises paraprofessional staff, leads purchasing initiatives and projects, supports policy and procedure development, and assists in managing division operations, serving as the Procurement & Supply Senior Manager's designee when needed.

To view the complete job description, please click here. Minimum qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Business Administration or a related field; and 5 years of experience in a professional capacity involving the procurement of a wide variety of materials, equipment, federally funded projects, contractual and professional provider services with at least 1 year of previous experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Desired qualifications Professional certification (i.e

CPPB, CPPO, C.P.M., NIGP-CPP) Experience effectively communicating with wide variety of stakeholders Experience leading cross-functional teams Experience in public speaking to wide variety of audiences This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.