Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Tucson
10000 S. Wilmot Road
Tucson, Arizona 85734
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $37,800.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 02/18/2025

Are you an expert at procuring supplies? How about negotiating contracts or services? Become a part of the amazing finance team at our Tucson location, apply right now!

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a detail-oriented individual responsible for receiving and analyzing purchase requests for materials, services, and supplies.

- Purchases goods and services (under contract)
- Solicits verbal and written quotes as required
- Maintains state award contract files
- May supervise and/or assist in training lower-level buyers
- Prepares purchase orders
- Coordinates with managers at the Physical Plant, Motor Pool, Security, Deputy Warden, and Warden in the ordering of required commodities
- Composes bids/proposals and quotes by researching the commodity area, specifications, and contractual terms
- Develops bids to fulfill departmental requirements and best interests
- Analyzes the proposals submitted and seeks the end user’s input
- Prepares an award recommendation for the manager’s approval
- Researches new sources and maintains a list of vendors able to service the departments’ needs
- Interviews and corresponds with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and market trends
- Contacts vendors regarding any discrepancies in pricing, shipping, or delivery time frames
- Plans and participates in commodity surveys, analyzes results, and takes necessary action
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Arizona Procurement Code and departmental policies and procedures relating to purchasing
- Purchasing business practices and procedures
- Mathematics and general accounting practices/techniques, standard commodities, and products
- Source of supply, statewide, local, national markets, and price trends
- Personal computer and software applications
- English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Office procedures and equipment

Skill in:
- Mathematics
- Verbal and written communications
- Prioritizing, multi-tasking, and organizing tasks
- Providing a high level of customer service
- Operating a calculator
- Typing work assignments to achieve timely results

Ability to:
- Communicate effectively
- Learn and adhere to the ADCRR policies and procedures
- Make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately using a calculator
- Apply sound critical judgment
- Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization and the public
- Supervise and mentor subordinate staff
- Work in a prison environment

- Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Buyer I; or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in purchasing and one (1) year of experience

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.