Procurement Specialist Senior

Procurement Specialist Senior – Arizona Department of Child Safety

Job Location: OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES, 3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Posting Details: Grade 22;
Salary: $34.3750 HRLY / $71,500.00;
Closing Date:
January 11, 2026

Under limited supervision, this position exercises considerable independence and discretionary judgment within policies and procedures established for the work system, serves as a lead specialist, decides the appropriate contracting method, and evaluates the risks associated with the contract. The role writes specialized requirements, develops scopes of work, negotiates contract and leasing language, performs cost or price analysis, approves or rejects changes, writes guidelines, standard of work, trains staff, acts as project coordinator or facilitator for significant procurements and agreements, and serves as liaison to Field Leadership on service contract trainings, communications, & changes.

• Develop contractual terms and conditions; oversee bid proposals and negotiate human services and non‑human services contractual agreements with suppliers; prepare award documents for signature; conduct post‑award and contract administration activities including post‑award meetings; serve as focal point in implementation of new service contracts.
• Provide guidance and assistance to program work units in interpreting contracts, vendor performance requirements, and developing scopes of work; serve as contracts liaison to Field Leadership to train and conduct outreach on service contract issues.
• Upload contract documents, certificates of insurance, amendments, and correspondence into State's eProcurement system Arizona Procurement Portal (APP).
• Conduct public meetings with vendors and stakeholders to seek input and industry knowledge for goods and services used by the department.
• Serve as liaison to Field, Program Development & Learning & Development to document & gather customer feedback on future contract improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the position.

• State and federal statutes and laws relevant to assignment
• Budget development and expenditure control
• Available community resources
• DCS programs, services, policies, and procedures

• Verbal and written communication
• Interpreting and applying laws, rules and regulations relevant to assignment
• Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools
• Comprehending complex problems requiring broad perspective
• Effective negotiation and solicitation techniques
• Creating, writing, and interpreting policy and contracts

• Communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Establish and maintain work relationships with contracted and governmental agency representatives and citizen advocacy groups
• Lead teams using a variety of lean tools
• Summarize and analyze a variety of data/sources and formulate workable recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality of purchasing and procurement details
• Learn procurement practices, processes and procedures
• Learn contractual language (terms/conditions) and procurement code
• Write policy and procedure

Minimum two years of experience developing/managing/writing contracts, agreements, policies, and/or procedures AND/OR previous experience in the child welfare field.

• Possession of current valid state‑issued driver's license; driver record checks and training as required; maintain acceptable driving records and vehicle insurance; mileage may be reimbursed – see Arizona Administrative Code R2‑10‑207.11.
• Secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.
• All newly hired State employees must complete Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans
• Top‑ranked retirement and long‑term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrual: 4:00 hours bi‑weekly for first 3 years
• Sick time accrual: 3:42 hours bi‑weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreter, alternative format) by contacting 602‑255‑3141 or emailing ADA. For questions regarding the interview process, contact 602‑255‑2903 or recruiting. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Government Administration