PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Lake Havasu City - Municipal Government
Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST**

  • Lake Havasu City, AZ

    Closing Date: Open Until Filled

    OTF26-277

    Salary: $27.61-$40.03/Per Hour/DOQ

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Grade: CP9

    Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ

    TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: You must complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

    Step into a dynamic role at the center of the City’s purchasing operations. The Procurement Specialist performs engaging and impactful technical work that keeps the City’s procurement and contract processes running smoothly and transparently. This position reviews and maintains contracts and procurement documentation, interprets and applies purchasing laws and policies, and develops, issues, and posts formal solicitations that support vital City projects and services.

    This work requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and a commitment to public service. The Procurement Specialist operates with a high degree of independence while working under the limited supervision of the Procurement Official, contributing to a transparent, effective, and service-oriented procurement program.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    • Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and insurance certificates for accuracy and conformance in accordance with the procurement code and legal compliance; interprets and applies public procurement law and City policy.
    • Creates, issues, and posts formal solicitations, including Invitations to Bid and Requests for Proposals; assists City Clerk's Office with bid proposal opening, reviewing offers received, and evaluating responses to solicitations.
    • Provides support service, guidance, instruction, and training to City-wide employees responsible for informal procurement process, including review and consultation of exceptions and emergencies for the Procurement Official's review and approval.
    • Utilizes and maintains computer databases and software; conducts surveys; performs research; prepares documents for Council meetings.
    • Develops and manages annual contracts and cooperative purchase agreements for a wide variety of supplies, services, and consultants.
    • Maintains procurement records and responds to Request for Public Records.
    • Prepares disposal forms and coordinates the collection, sale, and disposal of surplus property.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Associates/Technical degree with coursework in supply chain management, accounting, finance, business, or related field.
    • Considerable experience in developing and managing contracts, procurement practices and processes, research and cost analysis, supplier management, solicitation programs, and business operations and processes in a government environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Special Qualifications

    • Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.
    • Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

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    Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

    • Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
    • Dental/Vision
    • Wellness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
    • Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
    • Optional Additional Life Insurance
    • Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
    • 11 Paid Holidays Annually
    • Bereavement Leave
    • Paid Vacation
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Opportunities for advancement
    • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
    • Optional Deferred Compensation
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Service Awards

    Additional Comments

    Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

    Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

    The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.
Posted 2026-03-11

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