Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Safford
896 South Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $37,800.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 12/17/2024

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

- Purchases goods and services
- Solicits verbal and written quotes
- May train and/or supervise other buying staff
- Maintains state-awarded contract files
- Coordinates with complex managers in the ordering of required commodities and services
- Composes bids, proposals or quotes by researching the commodity area, specifications and contractual terms
- Develops bids to fulfill departmental requirements and best interests
- Analyzes submitted proposals, seeks end-user input, and prepares award recommendations for approval
- Researches, interviews and corresponds with vendors for current and new sourcing regarding pricing, availability, discrepancies, delivery and market trends
- Maintains a list of vendors available for products and services
- 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 related to purchasing
- Purchasing business practices and procedures
- General accounting and mathematics practices and techniques
- Standard commodities and products
- Supply sourcing
- Local, statewide, and national markets and price trends
- Personal computer and software applications
- Business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- General office procedures and use of basic office equipment

Skill in:
- Mathematics
- Written and verbal communication
- Prioritizing, organization, and multitasking
- Providing a high-level professionalism and customer service
- Operating a calculator
- Typing
- Achieving timely results

Ability to:
- Communicate effectively
- Learn and adhere to Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) policies and procedures related to purchasing
- 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 staff
- Work in a prison environment

- Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Buyer I
- 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.