Procurement Supervisor

Posting Date05/13/25

Application Deadline05/20/25

Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Range: $62,000 - $72,125 annually

Full Range: $62,000 - $102,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job TypeUnclassified

DepartmentPublic Health

About the Position

The purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision to the Procurement Specialists within the Office of Contracts and Procurement. This includes overseeing and reviewing individual workloads to ensure work is performed; developing and managing employee performance; and providing guidance to employees and other public health personnel on Public Health purchases. This position will report to the Contracts and Procurement Manager. Funding for this position is from a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Public Health Infrastructure Development. As such, the position shall be focused on how broader community-wide collaborative efforts can be improved by the development of performance management within our own departmental programs.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa

County for all.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three years of progressively responsible procurement experience in public sector/government procurement

Two years in a supervisory or lead role

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Post-secondary education or experience in a related field above the listed minimum requirement may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

Demonstrated experience managing both formal and informal solicitations (e.g., RFQs, RFPs, IFBs)

Documented experience with contract negotiation, contract lifecycle management, and vendor performance evaluation

Working knowledge of government procurement processes, regulations, and laws (e.g., Uniform Guidance, FAR, local procurement codes)

Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted for the stated requirements

We Also Value

Holds a public procurement certification such as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Contract Manager (CCM), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Familiarity with systems such as Workday, CGI Advantage Financial, Hyland Software OnBase, and Bidnet Direct Procurement

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals

Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent organizational and facilitation skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines

Ability to work independently under pressure

Working knowledge of the Maricopa County Procurement Code and/or the Arizona State Procurement Code

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, non-routine procurement activities and make sound, independent decisions based on best practices

Job Contributions

Supervisory Duties:

Supervise a team of Procurement Specialists, including daily oversight and workload management

Monitor day-to-day purchasing activities within the Purchase Portal

Oversee the timely and compliant completion of all informal solicitations

Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all procurements to meet audit requirements

Identify and correct deficiencies, and continuously work to improve procurement processes

Conduct regular bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with staff

Complete annual performance evaluations and quarterly check-ins using the Workday system

Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts for new procurement staff

Procurement Management:

Serve as the lead for all MCDPH informal procurements under $100,000, ensuring

each procurement process aligns with applicable legal, policy, and regulatory

requirements. These include but may not be limited to:

Requests for Quotes (RFQs)

Task Orders

Nominal Value Purchases

Sole Source and Competition Impracticable Requests

Support emergency or time-sensitive procurements during public health

incidents or other urgent needs

Customer Service & Technical Support:

Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders on:

MCDPH processes/procedures

Allowable costs and eligible expenditures

Gift cards and food purchases

Special procurement methods (e.g., sole source, competition impracticable)

Compliance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code, MCDPH policies, County Finance policies, federal procurement regulations, and OMB Uniform Guidance

Process Improvement & Compliance:

Identify and implement process improvements across procurement functions

Develop and maintain Standards of Work (SOW) and procedural documents

Conduct and document annual audits of MCDPH PCard and Ghost Card holders

Maintain and update MCDPH procurement policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance and operational efficiency

Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations (e.g., turnaround time, compliance rates, volume of informal procurements)

Monitor vendor performance and maintain vendor files including debarment checks and documentation of service issues

Training & Education:

Develop, coordinate, and deliver training sessions on procurement topics for MCDPH staff and stakeholders

Collaboration & Communication:

Act as the primary liaison between MCDPH and other County departments

(e.g., OPS, Finance, MCAO, Risk Management, ETI) on procurement

matters

Work collaboratively with Divisions and Programs to foster strong

communication, resolve issues, and promote a culture of partnership

Working Conditions

Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

CAPA certification is required within two months of hire

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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