Procurement Specialist

Job Description Day‑to‑Day: Manages and maintains term contracts, including all related documentation. Coordinates with internal departments to gauge and evaluate vendor performance and assist with renewal terms and pricing. Assists in managing the Procurement Card Program. Conducts monthly statement audits, processes new cardholder requests, and trains new cardholders and supervisors to ensure proper adherence to the City of Tempe Procurement Card guidelines. Processes purchase orders to ensure purchases comply with contract terms and conditions. Identifies any corrective actions needed to resolve requisition errors, budget errors, or match exceptions. Assists with internal customer requests for modifications or cancellation of purchase orders. Supports Procurement Officer. Sources and procures goods and services. Collaborates with internal departments to draft the scope of work, questionnaire, and evaluation criteria. Collaborates with vendors, staff, departments, and other agencies to resolve issues and responds to questions regarding contract inquiries and public records requests. May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned Skills and Requirements Must Haves: 2-5 years of administrative procurement experience Associate’s or vocational/technical school degree in Accounting, General Studies, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field. Knowledge of contract and procurement processes, vendor management, and solicitation/bidding procedures Project management and committee facilitation Negotiation, pricing and financial analysis skills Plusses: Public sector or federal government background Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M), Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP). We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: #J-18808-Ljbffr