Purchasing Department Position This position performs professional level purchasing duties associated with creating and processing a wide variety of informal and formal solicitations. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts and resolves contract problems, working with vendors and staff. The Purchasing Department has earned the NPI Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award for the past three consecutive years, recognizing its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and best-in-class procurement practices. The department leverages modern technology tools, including Euna Procurement for end-to-end e-procurement workflows and Oracle Fusion as the City's enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and support data-driven decision-making. The department collaborates closely with internal divisions, external suppliers, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective procurement outcomes that align with organizational goals and promote responsible stewardship of public resources. Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $104,748.80 annually.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Public Administration or related field from an accredited educational institution.
Three years of related experience with knowledge of purchasing and contract negotiation.
Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
Preferred:
Purchasing certification such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Public Manager (CPM).Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work. Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment. Work Environment/Physical Demands
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change BenefitsFull-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here. Part-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff. Commute Solutions Program City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website.
