AZ Dept. of Economic Security

Purchasing Manager

Phoenix, ArizonaFull-time
$61,590.67 - $79,199.95 annually
About the Job
YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS LINK TO BE CONSIDERED: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/purchasing-manager-remote-options-arizona-united-states-phoenix

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Purchasing Manager with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for high-level leadership and oversight for the Rehabilitation Services Administration's (RSA) purchasing processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment across the organization.

Travel will be required for in-person trainings/meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee the unit responsible for purchasing goods and services on behalf of RSA and ensure requests, inquiries, and issues are addressed accurately within the expected timelines.
  • Utilize RSA’s case management system data and other sources to monitor ongoing purchasing activities and identify trends.
  • Make and track high-level decisions regarding authorizations, invoices, reports, and critical communications.
  • Coordinate communication and continuous improvement activities between shared service teams (fiscal, payment, contracts) and internal/external partners.
  • Respond to high-level requests for information or analysis, and lead special projects assigned by RSA leadership.
  • Develop, document, and implement standard work, job aids, and workflows to optimize purchasing and payment efficiency.
  • Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and partners, specifically regarding RSA’s case management system.

Knowledge in:
  • Federal or state government accounting principles.
  • Basic procurement principles.
  • Statistical analysis.
  • Supervision techniques.

Skill in:
  • Oral and written communications.
  • Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Analysis and interpretation of expenditure and other fiscal data.
  • Organization and execution of projects.

Ability to:
  • Resolve complex problems.
  • Prepare well-organized reports.
  • Plan, evaluate, and direct the activities of professional staff.
  • Establish effective working relationships.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • • Bachelor’s degree in any field or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, or business administration from an accredited college or university; or three or more years of paid supervisory experience; working knowledge of RSA programs and services.

YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS LINK TO BE CONSIDERED: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/purchasing-manager-remote-options-arizona-united-states-phoenix