Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

The Town of Marana is seeking a Procurement Officer to work in the Finance Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in ensuring the Town's procurement activities are conducted in a manner which achieves maximum financial efficiency by building mutually beneficial relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure ongoing value is delivered.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range : $62,981.00 - $78,725.67 annually

Salary Range : $62,981.00 - $94,471.48 annually

Placement within the expected salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity, and / or budget.

Examples of Duties :

• Coordinates formal and informal procurements; prepares, reviews and assists in the development of technical specifications and terms; publishes solicitations; conducts pre-bid / proposal conferences and attends scheduled opening dates and receives inquiries; ensures responses received meet established criteria; instructs and oversees evaluation committee members on application of award criteria; conducts best and final negotiations; makes recommendations for awards and publishes all required notices and addenda; maintains standard forms used in solicitations; responds to inquiries concerning criteria for contract award decisions; maintains procurement files.
• Assists in processing requisitions by determining the method of procurement to be used; prepares purchase orders through a computerized system; reviews purchase orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures; assists departments in managing, updating and closing open purchase orders; researches department requirements to assist departments in determining the most cost effective and efficient procurement method meeting their needs; compiles complex and technical data regarding cost analysis, contract usage and buying trends.
• Develops and manages contracts for variety of supplies, services, consultants and capital equipment; reviews contracts to evaluate overall revisions, price and past performance of each contract prior to bid or renewal; evaluates price increase requests provided for in contracts and completes amendments, as required; monitors and evaluates contractor performance, contract renewals and addresses vendor / contractor deficiencies; responds to inquiries regarding contract obligations, renewals or revisions; manages cooperative purchasing contracts; provides end users with contract management related training; maintains contract files and monitors contract database for accuracy.
• Serves as the primary procurement contact and information resource to user departments, other government entities and the public to interpret, explain, and make decisions regarding public procurement law and department policies.
• Assists in the disposition of obsolete supplies, equipment and vehicles.
• Acts as the primary procurement liaison to departments and vendors, provides policy interpretation and procurement training.
• Coordinates cooperative purchasing activities, maintains memberships, and identifies opportunities for shared contracts.
• Maintains accurate procurement and contract records; manages reporting and year-end procedures.
• Represents the Town at trade shows and educational events; stays current with procurement trends and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications :

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Recruitment Process :

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 8 / 12 / 2025. To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11 : 59 PM on 08 / 11 / 2025. Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

Application Status Updates :

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

Town of Marana Contact Information :

11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

Questions : Human Resources Staff Contact

Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application / exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.