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Arizona Department of Health Services · 2 weeks ago

Procurement Supervisor

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

The Arizona Department of Health Services is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of Arizona’s communities. They are seeking a Procurement Supervisor to oversee and direct procurement operations, provide guidance to procurement staff, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.

FitnessHealth CareWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision, oversight, and guidance to direct reports with development and issuing formal and informal solicitations, evaluation of proposals, negotiations and recommends contracts for award; reviews and executed direct contracts, reviews IGAs and ISAs; interprets contract terms and conditions

Drafts CPO’s decision regarding protests and agency report to appeals

Mentors procurement staff and collaborates with Procurement Manager to identify and conduct training for colleagues at all levels within the organization

Track department metrics and performance

Develop continuous improvement plans

Lead special projects to completion according to assigned milestone deadlines

Acts as Procurement Manager in absence of the Procurement Manager

Assist direct reports in compiling contract status reports, evaluation of contractor performance or quality of services, in-depth research and investigations of alleged contract violations and assist with their resolution

Assist direct reports in development and writing non-compliance action plans

Evaluate appropriateness of contract or agreement remedies in the light of a specific situation and act as liaison between contractor and Division staff

Audit and substantiate contractor’s cost data, identify cost items for proper charging to the contract

Provide direct supervision, oversight, and guidance to direct reports in negotiate contract or agreement terms to minimize performance risk

Audit contracts to identify process strengths and weaknesses and areas of non-compliance with regulations and policies

Consult with Attorney General’s office in clarification of legal issues and the approval of contract language

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Qualification

Procurement practicesFederalState lawsContract formationPerformance ManagementContinuous Quality ImprovementBusiness PartneringNegotiationsPublic speakingInterpersonal relationsBusiness writingManaging staffDiversity supportChange AgentProblem solving

Required

Advanced procurement and contracting experience with a minimum of five years experience equivalent to Senior Procurement Specialist

Minimum two years of supervisory experience

Knowledge of procurement practices related to organizations specializing in public health

Knowledge of federal and state laws and statutes governing procurement, budgeting, and contractual agreements

Knowledge of government procurement and source selection methodologies

Knowledge of contract formation and administration

Knowledge of centralized and cooperative procurement organizational structures

Knowledge of contractual language, negotiations, and dispute mediation

Knowledge of pertinent business and contract law

Knowledge of customer/supplier relations

Knowledge of critical date and metric-driven thinking

Knowledge of change agent

Knowledge of business partnering/influence

Knowledge of performance management (PM), continuous quality improvement (CQI) and lean methodologies

Skill in preparing highly complex specifications, solicitations and other contract documents

Skill in written and oral communications, including public speaking

Skill in problem solving

Skill in interpersonal relations

Skill in business and technical writing

Skill in analytics, mathematics and computer programs/platforms

Skill in managing and motivating subordinate staff

Ability to support a diverse multi-cultural 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