ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix was named as one of Forbes 2023 America's Best In-State Employers and is the 5th largest city in the country. Phoenix is also the vibrant center of one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the United States. With more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments, the City of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards!

The City of Phoenix is currently seeking Finance Procurement Managers, Finance Procurement Officer* Leads, and Finance Procurement Officers to fill multiple vacancies within the Finance Department Central Procurement Division. This division is responsible for purchasing a large variety of general goods and services, professional services, and technology which support citywide programs and operations.

All positions will conduct a variety of procurement activities including preparation of specifications, conducting competitive solicitation processes for commodities and services (public postings, creation of addenda, evaluation, negotiations, award and execution) and preparation, renewal, and monitoring of citywide commodity and service contracts. The Finance Procurement Manager and Finance Procurement*Lead positions will also have supervisory responsibilities.

The Finance Procurement Manager positions may also have specialized responsibilities related to different areas of focus. Responsibilities may include establishing processes, training, automation, continuous improvement, use of technology related to citywide procurement, including developing and administering procurement trainings that encompass both procurement policy/procedure and hands-on processing, administration of existing systems and leading citywide implementation efforts for new procurement products and technology, small business initiatives, and business outreach consisting of coordinating with city departments, businesses, and related organizations to promote business opportunities with the City of Phoenix and increase participation by local/small businesses.

The primary difference between each classification is based on years and variety of procurement experience, level of responsibility, and supervisory experience. Additionally, this recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies in the related jobs such as Buyer and Senior Buyer .

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will demonstrate:

• Dedication to continuous improvement to reduce redundancy, improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to procurement.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Initiative, and professional judgment, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to:
  • Correctly interpret complex laws and regulations, and agreements and to follow policies and procedures.
  • Break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, and synthesize and analyze the information.
  • Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Translate business needs into written requirements.

SALARY

Finance Procurement Manager

Pay Range: $90,916.80 to $134,326,40 annually.

Hiring Range: $90,916.80 to $116,022.40 annually.

Finance Procurement Officer*Lead

Pay Range: $82,451.20 to $127,920.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $82,451.20 to $100,235.20 annually.

Finance Procurement Officer

Pay Range: $71,240.00 to $121,825.60 annually.

Hiring Range: $71,240.00 to 90,916.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Finance Procurement Manager

• Four years of professional procurement experience, two of which involved overseeing the procurement activities of a high-volume governmental procurement section including experience in contract administration and contract writing.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, public policy, finance, or a related field.
• The City job description can be found here .

Finance Procurement Officer*Lead

• Three years of professional level procurement experience in a public sector or similar environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, public policy, finance, or a related field.
• The City job description can be found here .

Finance Procurement Officer

• Three years of experience preparing and administering professional services contracts in a public sector setting.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration.
• The City job description can be found here .

Required of all positions:

• An equivalent combination of related experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be considered.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Certified as:
  • Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
  • Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
  • Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Certifications in:
  • Project Management
  • Lean Six Sigma
• Public sector procurement experience.
• Experience with SAP/SRM or other e-procurement system.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives and engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 15, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Finance Procurement Officer, Finance Procurement Officer*Lead, Procurement Manager*Finance, JC:04340, 04341, 04351, ID# 52483, 05/01/24, 1 mos, RAL, Benefits:007

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