Division of Financial Operations
Office of Procurement
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $56,097.81 - $100,100.00 Annually 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: August 17, 2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Office of Procurement, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Procurement Manager. In this position, you will hold delegated procurement authority from the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and manage a team of Procurement professionals overseeing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for the entire department. Responsibilities include guiding the development, negotiation and execution of direct contracts, service agreements, solicitations, and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA's). Additionally, the Procurement Manager serves as a key liaison between State Procurement Office and DES programs, drafts formal decision documents and determinations for the CPO, provides team leadership and training, and handles other strategic procurement activities as assigned.

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 State’s 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directs subordinate staff in issuing formal and informal solicitations, evaluating offers, recommending awards, and negotiating terms, pricing, and contract amendments. Oversees the development and execution of direct contracts and agreements.
• Drafts CPO decisions regarding protests and Department reports for appeals. Ensures accurate, timely online approval of change orders in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP).
• Consults with the CPO and Deputy CPO to resolve high-profile contract issues. Communicates and interprets DES procurement policies across the Department, conducting research and planning to support agency initiatives.
• Mentors procurement staff and collaborates with the Procurement Training Specialist to deliver training across all organizational levels. Serves as acting CPO in the absence of both the CPO and Deputy CP).

Knowledge of:
• Centralized and decentralized government procurement methodologies, contract administration, Arizona Procurement Code, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Federal antitrust laws.
• DES and State government organizational structures, cooperative procurement frameworks, HR policies, and financial procedures.
• Applicable administrative rules, professional ethical standards, data security, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Specialized procurement requirements directly aligned with the DES mission and operational values.

Skills in:
• Supervising staff, fostering positive relationships, and facilitating public presentations.
• Navigating the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), utilizing standard software, and conducting research.
• Negotiating contracts effectively and executing precise business and technical writing.

Ability to:
• Apply sound leadership principles and interpret procurement statutes, administrative rules, and contract law.
• Organize multiple complex initiatives concurrently while adjusting effectively to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Synthesize complex technical information into accurate reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Advance procurement and contracting experience with a minimum of two years’ experience equivalent to Senior Procurement Specialist.
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business, purchasing or related field. Preference given for professional certification, such CPPO, CPPB, CPM, or CPSM.

• 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: Driver’s License Requirements. 
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability 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
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact dbsdfohr@azdes.gov.

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 contacting dbsdfohr@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.