Ready, set, go! Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as a Procurement Specialist with a leading state agency committed to supporting public service through best-in-class purchasing operations.

Why you should apply to be a Procurement Specialist:

• Pay Rate: $29.09 per hour
  

• Location: Hybrid (In-person in Phoenix, AZ, every Thursday; remote all other days. Candidates must provide their own computer for remote work.)
  

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
  

• Employment Type: Contract (5-6 months)

What’s a typical day as a Procurement Specialist? You will:

• Coordinate and assist the Department in procuring goods/services, leveraging both state and agency-specific contracts.
  

• Write, solicit, evaluate, and recommend awards for department solicitations, coordinating needs with end-users and developing complex technical specifications.
  

• Create, distribute, and advertise solicitation documents; respond to questions, conduct informational meetings, and facilitate public solicitation openings.
  

• Lead evaluation committee meetings; assess offers including clarifications, presentations, and Best & Final Offers; recommend contracts for award and secure documentation.
  

• Provide purchasing expertise, including obtaining quotes, reviewing purchase requests, clarifying requirements, developing specifications, tracking orders, and ensuring proper receipt of goods/services.
  

• Research, analyze, and compare products and services for quality, availability, and price; make recommendations and purchases within delegated authority.
  

• Administer contracts: manage extensions, authorize price changes, process amendments, facilitate meetings, resolve conflicts, and conduct file reviews.
  

• Train and assist end-users in purchasing procedures, using the department’s computer-based systems and existing contracts.
  

• Act as the primary point of contact for procurement procedures, the Arizona Procurement Code, department and statewide contracts, and commodities assigned.
  

• Update and monitor contract databases, verify compliance, and identify/resolve potential problems or conflicts. Notify vendors of errors, write deficiency reports, and manage amendments.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned related to the position.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
  

• 2+ years of experience in a procurement role
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Suite

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all our recruiters at Kelly will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more!
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.
Apply to be a Procurement Specialist today!

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