Job No: 542662
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Purchasing/Contracting/Procurement
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Chief Procurement Officer
Assigned to the Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA)
Job Location:
State Procurement Office (SPO) - Assigned to DEMA
This position requires in office attendance and may offer some ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures
Main Office Location: 5636 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008
Posting Details:
Salary: Up to $105,000
Grade: 29
Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st Review of Resumes 8/10/2026)
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), State Procurement Office (SPO), is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Procurement Officer to be assigned to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). The CPO has a matrix reporting structure, reporting to the ADOA State Procurement Administrator with a dotted-line to the DEMA.
This critical leadership role will oversee all procurement activities for DEMA, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and regulations while maximizing value and efficiency. The Chief Procurement Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement policies, managing a team of procurement professionals, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet the diverse purchasing needs of DEMA, particularly in support of its emergency preparedness and response mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the critical work of DEMA and the State of Arizona.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Act as agency Chief Procurement Officer to ensure procurement activities are conducted in an ethical manner with a high level of integrity, while also ensuring compliance to the Arizona Procurement Code
Oversee the complex and high visibility procurement operations and services for the Department
Establish and enforce applicable agency procurement policies and procedures
Issue formal decisions in protests and contracts claims
Represent department at formal procurement related hearings (as authorized by applicable department legal personnel)
Train and instruct agency and procurement leadership on matters regarding procurement
Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Federal and State laws and statutes governing contractual agreements
Procurement practices, processes, and procedures
Tools and methods of effective negotiation techniques
Methods of conducting research
Continuous improvement in streamlining work processes
Federal and State funding regulations
Principles and practices of work leadership and management
Skills in:
Written and oral communication, customer service, reading and interpreting contracts, policies, procedures, and standard work
Using complex mathematical equations and applying statistical processes to analyze and summarize a variety of data/sources
Developing effective monitoring and reporting tools
Facilitation
Technical writing
Interpreting and analyzing financial and supply market data
Forecasting
Auditing
Ability to:
Learn and apply the Arizona Procurement Code
Develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships
Maintain confidentiality in purchasing and procurement details
Translate and interpret contracting requirements including, but not limited to, governing requirements of procurements, contract goods and
services specifications, contract utilization and limitations, and details of procurement
Exercise good judgment and possess strong decision-making skills for areas of responsibility
Solve complex problems
Interpret and translate contract requirements and purchasing requirements
Understand any Department procurement exemptions and the limitations of those exemptions where Procurement Code should apply
Interpret and analyze program and financial data
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Finance, or a related field
Five or more years of experience in state or other public procurement
One or more of the following certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation 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)
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
