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Salary Grade: 15
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $66,536 - $79,843 Annually
Full Range: $66,536 - $93,150 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The ideal candidate for this position must demonstrate excellent judgment, effective collaboration skills, and the capability of working independently with various County departments to create specifications that fully meet their requirements.
In this capacity, you will be responsible for constructing and conducting solicitations and creating contract documents, while ensuring they are promptly processed for execution by the appropriate award authority. Additionally, the successful candidate will need to establish and efficiently maintain contracts, taking care of any necessary amendments or renewals in a timely manner.
Moreover, as part of this role, you must comply with all applicable codes, policies, and procedures while optimizing the County's objectives, which entail providing fair, ethical, and considerate treatment to co-workers and suppliers, and prudently managing public funds.
Why work for Pima County?
Build a lifelong career in an organization that cares. Pima County is among the largest employers in Arizona with over 50 departments, more than 640 job classifications, and opportunities for advancement, in addition to these exceptional benefits:

• Arizona State Retirement
• Group insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 15-24 vacation days annually
• 15 sick days annually
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness Programs
• Educational reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year
• Alternative Work Schedule (9/80 or 4/10) when available

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)Plans, organizes, and coordinates development of sourcing strategies for high-value requirements;Identifies opportunities and evaluates and implements improvements in strategic sourcing;Facilitates cross-functional teams and processes to ensure expeditious and cost-effective procurement of materials and services;Provides direction and guidance to procurement professionals and internal customers in the area of strategic sourcing;Defines and establishes long-term objectives for the management of commodities and services;Prepares complex solicitations for strategic commodities and design and construction projects;Assists engineers, architects, program managers, and other professional staff in establishing technical specifications;Resolves disputes between contractors, vendors, suppliers, and various county departments;Manages assigned commodities, services, construction, and A&E activities;Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the course of assigned duties;Evaluates procurement methods and develops procurement practices that are the most advantageous concerning price, conformity to specifications, and other factors;Monitors and evaluates commodity, service, and contract management program performance and effectiveness;Identifies acquisition problems and problem areas and develops and implements innovative solutions; Researches and analyzes data to determine cost-effective commodity, service, and contract management strategies;Compiles and analyzes market data and conducts economic analysis of historical buying trends to identify strategic commodities;Develops metrics and measures performance and improvements in sourcing;Recommends county procurement procedures and practices that will ensure compliance with the county procurement code and Board of Supervisors Policies;Coordinates investigations and reports development for vendor protests;Negotiates contract terms and pricing for strategic commodities, services, and design/construction contracts.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of public procurement;
• principles and practices of contract management and administration;
• applications of computer-based resources;
• federal, state, county, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies relative to public procurement;
• cost/price methodologies including life cycle costing and supply chain management;
• principles and practices for developing technical specifications in concert with other professional staff;
• principles and practices for the development and implementation of performance measurements.

Skill in:

• compiling, analyzing, and evaluating complex data and usage reports;
• interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• contract development, negotiation, and problem resolution;
• managing and administering a variety of commodities, services and contracts;
• facilitating and participating in cross-functional teams;
• developing, implementing, and evaluating performance measures for assigned activities;
• oversight and training of assigned staff;
• interacting and working directly with senior county management and staff.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher and/or coursework/certifications in business, economics, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, accounting, information technology, or related field.
2. Minimum three (3) years of public procurement experience, preferably in Arizona, involving the processing of procurement requisitions to form solicitations and establish contract documents for general materials and services (ARS Title 11) or design and construction (ARS Title 34).
3. Minimum one (1) year cross-functional team experience including communicating and coordinating across all levels of authority and with various groups such as Information Technology, Finance, Transportation, and contractors. 

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.