Arizona Department of Education

Procurement Section

Phoenix Location

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000  

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 10/19/2025

• This position is responsible for procuring commodities and services requested by ADE programs statewide, within delegated procurement authority and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities include receiving, preparing, and entering requests for commodities and general services, and managing transactions through the State’s e-procurement system.
• Rare in-state travel may be required.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

• Receive, review, and process requests for assigned commodities and services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Research available contracted items and determine the appropriate sourcing method in alignment with Statewide contracts and procurement policies.
• Issue purchase orders and conduct small-dollar purchases for assigned commodities and services within delegated procurement authority in accordance with the Arizona Procurement Code and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within designated procurement databases.
• Create, update, and generate reports as requested by the Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Services Supervisor, and/or department management.
• Conduct vendor outreach and provide technical assistance to internal and external customers to support procurement activities and ensure compliance.

Knowledge in:
• Basic processes of purchasing and procurement
• Arizona Procurement Code and related guidelines
• General purchasing and contract processes
• Basic accounting and budgeting concepts
• Office procedures and data management practices
Skills in:
• Providing courteous and professional customer service
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Using an e-Procurement or similar purchasing system
• Performing accurate data entry and document processing
• Identifying and resolving routine issues
• Using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at basic to intermediate level
Ability to:
• Understand and follow policies, procedures, and instructions
• Work efficiently under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Collaborate effectively with team members and internal and external customers
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Learn new systems and processes quickly

Preference will be given to those applicants with:
• Experience processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders or invoices in a high-volume environment
• Professional certification such as a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) from a professional purchasing organization

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

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.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

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

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

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) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.