Arizona Department of Administration
Statewide Senior Procurement Manager
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DELIVERING RESULTS THAT MATTER BY PROVIDING BEST IN CLASS SUPPORT SERVICES.
STATEWIDE SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Job Location:
STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE - SPO
THIS POSITION MAY OFFER THE ABILITY TO WORK REMOTELY, WITHIN ARIZONA, BASED UPON THE DEPARTMENT'S BUSINESS NEEDS AND CONTINUAL MEETING OF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE MEASURES (SOME IN PERSON ATTENDANCE REQUIRED)
MAIN OFFICE LOCATION: 1400 W WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 3100, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
SALARY: $115,000.00 - $132,000.00 (DOE)
GRADE: 29
OPEN UNTIL FILLED (1ST REVIEW OF RESUMES AUG 10, 2026)
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Administration - State Procurement Office (SPO) is now hiring for the role of Statewide Senior Procurement Manager. As the central procurement authority for Arizona, SPO plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the state's purchasing activities.
In this managerial position, the successful candidate will spearhead the development and implementation of pivotal sourcing solicitations that align with SPO's overarching procurement strategies. These solicitations cater to the procurement needs of professional services (e.g., Employee Benefits, Marketing, Consulting, HR and Temp staffing, Risk Management, Translation/Interpretation services) across various Arizona State Service agencies.
This is a high-stakes role, with contracts assigned averaging over $5M/yr each. These strategic contracts are utilized by roughly 120 State agencies, boards, commissions, and over 550 Arizona cooperative members. If you possess the skill and expertise to shape and guide the state's procurement strategies, we invite you to join our dedicated team.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
- Manages SPO Professional Services (PS) Contract Team
- Provides Oversight and Management of the documentation and standards utilized to govern statewide procurement for PS Solicitations
- Develops, releases, and evaluates competitive procurement proposals and responds in accordance with State statues and rules
- Leads SPO's Strategic Objectives for PS; drives overall continuous improvement and Arizona Management System (AMS) related activities
- Utilizes a wide variety of lean tools to lead and guide the strategic sourcing process and management of the PS Contract Team
- Manages and develops individuals to achieve success in the core responsibility of the group
- Mentoring and leadership is emphasized with focus on developing specific skills, and professional behaviors both within their direct staff and the broader organization
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
- State and federal statutes and rules related to government procurement activities and contract administration
- Best practices to determine appropriate sourcing strategies/methods Lean tools and methods
- Effective negotiation techniques Supply chain, logistics, and resource management
- Methods of conducting research
- Effective techniques of relationship management
- Budget development and expenditure control
- Solicitation techniques
- Personal computers and various software applications
- General accounting practices as they relate to contracts and vendors
- Sources of supply, local and national markets, and pricing trends
Ability to:
- Developing and implementing various sourcing strategies based upon business' strategic goals/objectives
- Interpreting applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures
- Conducting data analysis to produce effective and accountable contracts
- Developing and maintaining customer and supplier relationships
- Effectively transforming needs into a well written solicitation / responses
- Influencing through presentation / speaking
- Leading various project teams
- Negotiating contractual terms and conditions
- Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools to ensure contractual terms are adhered to
- Communicating effectively with a wide range of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers
- Solving complex problems requiring a broad "big picture" perspective
- Interpreting business issues and recommending solutions/best practices
Skills in:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance management strategy
- Communicate with a wide variety of customers, internal stakeholders at all levels, and suppliers
- Lead teams using a variety of lean tools
- Synthesize, summarize, and analyze a variety of data/sources and formulate workable recommendations
- Work in a dynamic team environment
- Compose/develop simple and complex scopes of work
- Facilitate/lead large groups with a diverse audience
- Successfully prioritize and multi-task
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Selective Preference(s):
- A Master's degree and/or government experience, supply chain certifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, public administration, accounting, finance, or purchasing and 7 + years of professional procurement experience negotiating Professional Services contracts
- Experience managing PS procurement professionals
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
- Valid Arizona driver's license
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. [https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf]
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation 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)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here [https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]
Retirement:
- Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
- If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
- The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
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