Junior Procurement Officer Jobs

Posting Date

06/19/23

Application Deadline

06/24/23

Pay Range

$50,024 - $76,003.20 annually

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Procurement Services

About The Position

The Junior Procurement Officer performs procurement services associated with acquiring commodities, services, design, construction, reconstruction and/or remodeling of county facilities, including professional services, etc., in a manner that maintains compliance and the highest ethical standards and complies with federal funding grant funding requirements.

About Us

The Office of Procurement Services (OPS) is the central procurement agency for all County departments. We ensure departments can get what they need when needed to deliver necessary public services. OPS also has responsibility for countywide contract compliance, records management, and purchase card program administration. Be a part of this award-winning team.

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
• Tuition reimbursement
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

We Require

• One year of experience required with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• No experience required with bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Public sector procurement experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Job Contributions

• Issue formal determinations such as Notice to Cure, Notice of Cancellation, etc., as required by law. Provide recommendations and advice regarding legal determinations according to applicable statutes and Maricopa County Procurement Code
• Conduct public pre-bid/proposal conferences and public solicitation openings and serves as chairperson/facilitator for evaluation meetings and requesting Best and Final Offers
• Review and analyze complex procurements in various commodity and service groups; determine the appropriateness of request; research various commodity and service markets for current specifications, job duties, market conditions, and trends in pricing
• Develop and manage centralized, enterprise-level contracts, including requirements analysis, evaluation, determination, and approval of change orders and/or contract amendments
• Evaluate responses to solicitations based on vendor qualifications, price, and conformance requirements, using economic and statistical data to evaluate the total cost of ownership
• Coordinate with user departments and/or project Managers to facilitate/develop procurement requirements and specifications for solicitations. Prepare and issue formal solicitations, including Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Qualifications, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, etc.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, award contracts, and monitor vendor performance; review departments or vendors’ requests for contract changes and present the justification for or against changes

Working Conditions

• Work occurs in an office setting in downtown Phoenix office location (or approved alternative) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Selection Procedure

• 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
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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