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City of Phoenix · 2 days ago

Contracts Specialist II Lead - Water Services Procurement

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $122K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treating and delivering safe drinking water to millions. They are seeking a Contracts Specialist II Lead to provide strategic oversight, manage complex contracts, and foster staff development within their Procurement Team.

Government

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a small team of professional staff, fostering growth and excellence

Manage complex contracts, including writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering agreements that require market research and cost analysis

Champion innovation by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices

Collaborate across the organization, ensuring proactive communication and alignment with stakeholders

Qualification

Procurement expertiseContract administrationLeadership skillsElectronic procurement systemsCritical thinkingTraining developmentMicrosoft Office 365Communication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Preferred

Professional certification in Procurement or Project Management

Hands-on experience with electronic procurement systems

Experience developing and delivering training to staff

Proven experience in contract monitoring and administration

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi