Procurement Officer

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas:
Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are:
Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a third Procurement Officer to work in the Finance Department. This is a full‑time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in ensuring the Town's procurement activities are conducted in a manner which achieves maximum financial efficiency by building mutually beneficial relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure ongoing value is delivered.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range: $62,981.00 - $78,725.67 annually

Salary Range: $62,981.00 - $94,471.48 annually

Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

• Coordinates formal and informal procurements; prepares, reviews and assists in the development of technical specifications and terms; publishes solicitations; conducts pre‑bid/proposal conferences and attends scheduled opening dates and receives inquiries; ensures responses meet established criteria; instructs and oversees evaluation committee members on application of award criteria; conducts best and final negotiations; makes recommendations for awards and publishes all required notices and addenda;
  
  maintains standard forms used in solicitations; responds to inquiries concerning criteria for contract award decisions; maintains procurement files.
• Assists in processing requisitions by determining the method of procurement to be used; prepares purchase orders through a computerized system; reviews purchase orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures; assists departments in managing, updating and closing open purchase orders; researches department requirements to assist departments in determining the most cost‑effective and efficient procurement method meeting their needs;
  
  compiles complex and technical data regarding cost analysis, contract usage and buying trends.
• Develops and manages contracts for a variety of supplies, services, consultants and capital equipment; reviews contracts to evaluate overall revisions, price and past performance of each contract prior to bid or renewal; evaluates price increase requests provided for in contracts and completes amendments, as required; monitors and evaluates contractor performance, contract renewals and addresses vendor/contractor deficiencies; responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations, renewals or revisions;
  
  manages cooperative purchasing contracts; provides end users with contract management related training; maintains contract files and monitors contract database for accuracy.
• Serves as the primary procurement contact and information resource to user departments, other government entities and the public to interpret, explain, and make decisions regarding public procurement law and department policies.
• Assists in the disposition of obsolete supplies, equipment and vehicles.
• Acts as the primary procurement liaison to departments and vendors, provides policy interpretation and procurement training.
• Coordinates cooperative purchasing activities, maintains memberships, and identifies opportunities for shared contracts.
• Maintains accurate procurement and contract records; manages reporting and year‑end procedures.
• Represents the Town at trade shows and educational events; stays current with procurement trends and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or in a related field (additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required…