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Valley Metro, AZ

Procurement Officer

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$74K - $111K/yr

Contracts & Procurement Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 7/15/2026 5:00 PM Arizona Summary Purpose of Role: Administer the procurement and contract management process to ensure the compliant ...

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Regular Open Date: 06-02-2026 Close Date: $150,000 - $160,000 The Director of Procurement will provide direction and support to the procurement efforts for Bowie State University and report to the ...

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$74K - $111K/yr

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Procurement Officer

Valley Metro, AZ

Phoenix, AZ • On-site, Remote

$74K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Salary: $74,044.66 - $111,067.00 Annually
Location : Valley Metro Administrative Offices 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: PR04530-1
Division: Finance and Procurement
Department: Contracts & Procurement
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Summary
Purpose of Role:
Administer the procurement and contract management process to ensure the compliant, timely, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in support of agency operations.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in:
  • Public procurement and contract management
  • Construction or professional services contracting
  • Audit compliance or regulatory oversight
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
None required
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.
  • Initiate, administer, and close out contracts according to internal policies and procedures and external rules and regulations; prepare solicitation and related documentation; and determine provisions.
  • Facilitate and coordinate complex and often lengthy bid opening and closing of proposals, manage the scoring and ranking process, and review and verify submittal compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Track and maintain complete information, draft and review contract and procurement-related correspondence and reports to provide verifiable audit trails
  • Monitor procurement and contract-related documentation for compliance and quality assurance and report non-compliance to management.
  • Serve as a liaison and resource to internal and external stakeholders regarding contract and procurement activities; respond to inquiries and resolve sensitive issues; make recommendations; and provide insight and education regarding the purchasing process.
  • Facilitate the stewardship of funds by promoting maximum fair and open competition throughout procurement processes; determine the need for exceptions to procurement processes and contractor requests for waivers and deviations from contract terms; and provide cost analysis and assist in developing negotiation strategies and revised proposals.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of:
  • Extensive process of solicitation development methodologies.
  • Advanced proposal evaluation procedures and methodologies.
  • Comprehensive audit trail documentation processes.
  • Fundamental theory of contract stewardship and compliance.
  • Essential negotiation strategy processes and methodologies.
  • Introductory cost analysis methods and practices.
  • Basic procurement ethics and fair competition theories.
  • Using a computer and related software.

Skill in:
  • Writing solicitation and contract documents.
  • Facilitating bid openings and evaluation processes.
  • Verifying proposal compliance and requisition details.
  • Tracking procurement documentation for audits.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conducting cost analyses and negotiation strategies.
  • Facilitating fair and open procurement competitions.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.

Physical Demands / Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical office setting with routine use of standard office equipment. This role is sedentary requiring the physical exertion of up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, irregular work schedule/overtime, and working with others on a team.
Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer
Health Care Benefits
Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage.
• Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)
Holiday Pay
• Paid Holidays
Optional/Additional Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a four year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration or related field? If so, what is the highest level of degree received?
02
Describe your progressive experience related to the research, preparation, negotiation, and awarding contracts/procurement, including years of experience.
03
Which of the following procurement/contracts areas do you have experience in? Select all that apply.
  • Construction
  • Professional & Consulting Services
  • Equipment & Supplies
  • Architectural & Engineering Services
  • Information Technology

04
Please provide the name and a brief description of the ERP and/or EAM solution system(s) you have experience with.
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