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Pima County · 2 months ago

Procurement Officer II

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Pima County is seeking a Procurement Officer II to oversee complex sourcing and contracting activities within its Procurement Department. The role involves providing leadership to procurement staff, managing vendor relationships, and leading contract negotiations while contributing to long-term procurement strategies and process improvements.

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Responsibilities

Leads and mentors procurement staff, offering guidance on strategic sourcing, contract management, reporting, and procurement best practices

Plans, organizes, and coordinates sourcing strategies for high-value and complex requirements; Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements innovative solutions

Facilitates cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services

Assists the Procurement Division Manager in aligning long-term strategic objectives for managing commodities, services, and contracts

Oversees complex solicitations for strategic commodities and projects with the departmental goals and objectives

Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive procurement information

Evaluates and recommends the procurement method(s) or sourcing strategy for each requirement to maximize value, ensure compliance, and ensure efficiency

Monitors and assesses procurement program performance

Develops key performance metrics and recommends improvements in sourcing and contract management

As assigned by the Division Manager, oversees updates and maintenance of procurement templates, documents, and procedures to ensure compliance with County procurement codes and policies

Coordinates investigations and prepares reports related to vendor protests and disputes

Leads contract negotiations for strategic commodities, services, and design/construction contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing

Analyzes Procurement Card (PCard) and non-contract invoice reports to ensure compliance with procurement policies and identify competitive sourcing opportunities

Represents or acts on behalf of the Procurement Division Manager within assigned areas and as directed

Assists in the digital transformation of procurement systems, processes, and dashboards

Qualification

Public procurement expertiseContract negotiationEProcurement systemsAnalytical skillsLeadership in procurementProcess improvementPerformance metrics developmentCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, purchasing, materials management, engineering, architecture, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND five years of professional procurement experience related to contract writing, administration, or commodity management

Three years of experience with Pima County in a Procurement Officer I or related position as determined by the department head at time of recruitment

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the 'Education' and 'Work Experience' sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write 'see resume' on your application

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field

Minimum five (5) years procurement experience in the public sector or large, complex organizations, including leadership of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiation of high-value, multi-year contracts

Minimum three (3) years experience implementing or optimizing eProcurement or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP Ariba, Advantage, Workday) and supporting digital transformation or automation of procurement workflows

Minimum three (3) years of advanced knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and best practices

Minimum three (3) years strong analytical and data-driven decision-making experience, including developing procurement performance metrics