- Advise managers, staff, and agency partners on procedures for developing contracts or parts of contracts. Collaborate with technical resource staff to develop specifications, including scope of work, special terms and conditions, etc. Collaboratively establishes criteria for requests for proposals. Analyze consultative or program service needs and develop solicitation documents and contract specifications. Research and analyze products and market trends. Translate program requirements into contract terms. Evaluate contracts for potential performance risk. Develop strategies to minimize potential risk. Solicit and evaluate offers. Facilitate and serve on the evaluation committee. Analyze the reasonableness of limited competition requests. Draft the Determinations and prepare the limited competition direct contracts following the Procurement code and SPO processes. Collaborate with the program on the scope of work and justification.
- Devise negotiating strategies with goals and alternatives. Negotiate contract or agreement terms to minimize performance risk. Negotiate price agreements for services. Negotiate contract or agreement renewals, amendments, and plan changes. Develop new financial agreements and accelerated delivery schedules to support program needs. Consult with the Attorney Generals office to facilitate their clarification of legal issues and the approval of contract language. Function Cas liaison between private attorneys and the Attorney Generals office. Negotiate agreement terms and solve conflicts between local and federal government representatives and agency staff.
- Advise management on contract administration. Evaluate contractor performance or quality of services. Write contract or agreement amendments or extensions. Evaluate the appropriateness of contract or agreement remedies in the light of a specific situation. Compile contract status reports. Conduct indepth research and investigations of alleged contract violations and assist with their resolution. Develop and write noncompliance action plans. Act as liaison between contractor and staff. Audit and substantiate contractors cost data. Identify cost items for proper charging to the contract. Settle claims of a variety of primary contractors. Settle contracts involving work over several years. Ensure contract records are maintained by retention schedules.
- Explain department purchasing, contract, or agreement policies to agency program staff. Explain and advise staff on State contracting laws, rules, regulations, operating policies, procedures, and ethics. Explain the contract process or terms to contractors. Prepare and deliver training to agency staff on procedures, requirements, and related issues. Analyze data to formulate policy criteria or develop new acquisition techniques. Participate in statewide committees to establish and improve specifications, standards, procedures, and policies. Develop and implement agency policies and procedures for the effective administration of agency contracting or agreement activities. Audit contracts to identify process strengths and weaknesses and areas of noncompliance with regulations and policies. Review agency procurement contracts or agreement practices for compliance with rules, statutes, policies, and practices. Collaborate with management and customers to decide corrective actions. Provide advice to agency management on market rate and site evaluations.
- Track department metrics and performance. Develop continuous improvement plans. Lead special projects to completion according to assigned milestone deadlines. Collaborate with agency departments and statewide agencies to develop standard work.
- Considerable knowledge of public contracts management/acquisition process.
- Considerable knowledge of highly complex and technical commodities/services within scope of responsibility; of business law as it relates to contract formation and administration.
- Thorough knowledge of ArizonaProcurement Code and related rules and regulations, as well as DHS/State contract management/acquisition process.
- State government organization and reporting structure, including DHS organizational structure.
- Working knowledge of contract management/acquisition software programs, including the Department's automated system.
- Uniform Commercial Code.
- Federal antitrust laws.
- Marketplace and available community resources.
- Marketing practices and principles.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
- Project management, negotiation strategies and techniques and dispute mediation.
- Analyzing and establishing priorities.
- Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Maintaining positive interpersonal relationships.
- Effective time management.
- Use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Providing excellent customer service.
- Interpret and apply agency and program rules and operating procedures.
- Direct an administrative services program for an organization.
- Perform difficult analytic work.
- Use Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
- Learn and use webbased applications.
- Analyze and resolve complex problems.
- Prepare and develop complex programmatic reports.
- Work separately within direct and indirect reporting lines.
- Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
- Minimum three years experience equivalent to that of a Procurement Specialist-Preference will be given to applicants with Public Procurement experience.
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Procurement Specialist Senior - Phoenix, United States - Arizona State Government
Description
DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level.We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans.
Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SENIORJob Location:
Address: 150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $77,000Grade: 22
Closing Date:
Open until Filled
Job Summary:
This position works under limited supervision and acts as a lead specialist. Develops, negotiates, enters into and administers complex or high-risk contracts, agreements and leases, including intergovernmental and interagency service agreements. This position handles complex procurements that require subject matter expertise and discretion in the field of procurement. May work in cooperation with or on behalf of local and federal government agencies. May develop complex statutorily defined contracts and/or statewide contracts.
ADDITIONAL SELECTIVE PREFERENCES:
Minimum three years experience equivalent to that of a Procurement Specialist
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, public administration or a related field from an accredited college is preferred. Professional certification such as a CPPO, CPPB or C.P.M. from a professional purchasing organization is preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
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.
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 States 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:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Selective Preference(s):
ADDITIONAL SELECTIVE PREFERENCES LOCATED UNDER JOB SUMMARYPre-Employment Requirements:
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: Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: Affordable medical and dental insurance plans Paid vacation and sick time Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year Wellness program and plans Life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance Defined retirement plan Award winning Infant at Work program Credit union membership Transit subsidy ADHS Student Assistance Pilot ProgramBy 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 .
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits pageRetirement:
To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.#J-18808-Ljbffr