Procurement Manager Jobs in Arizona
Procurement Manager jobs in Arizona are in active demand, concentrated in defense and aerospace manufacturing, healthcare systems, construction, and government contracting, with openings at every level from early-career procurement analyst to senior director of supply chain. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the primary hiring centers, anchored by major employers such as Honeywell, Banner Health, and Raytheon Technologies, all of which maintain significant procurement operations in the state. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona are defense supply chain compliance, healthcare procurement, and capital construction sourcing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903
Company: APS
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Summary
The Category Manager II / III - Strategic Procurment is a specialized procurement role that is responsible for a specific category of goods or services. The Category Manager is charged with strategic sourcing, creating a category plan and providing oversight in the category. Drives the strategic management of procurement initiatives and spend optimization for a specific category or major projects having significant impact on organizational and business unit goals and objectives. Category spend typically above $75M and SRM Supplier spend impact of over 4 key suppliers. Drives development and implementation of supply chain strategies, targets and schedules to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, supplier management (including supplier diversity) and process improvement. Manages major capital projects and large-scale initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Category Manager II
- A four year Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Plus five (5) years materials or services procurement experience with significant exposure to strategic supply chain management issues.
- In lieu of bachelor's degree, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus nine (9) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience
- OR Associate's degree in business or related discipline, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus seven (7) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience.
- Experience in conducting supplier negotiations.
- Experience in reviewing and redlining contracts. Experience in RFx processes such as request for proposal, request for information, request for quote and/or request for bid.
Category Manager III
- A four year Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Plus seven (7) years materials or services procurement experience with significant exposure to strategic supply chain management issues.
- In lieu of bachelor's degree, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus eleven (11) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience
- OR Associate's degree in business or related discipline, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus nine (9) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience.
- Experience in conducting high impact supplier negotiations.
- Experience in reviewing and redlining contracts.
- Experience in RFx processes such as request for proposal, request for information, request for quote and/or request for bid.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- MBA or master's degree in related discipline. Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM).
- Proficiency in specific subcategory and supply chain programs, techniques, tools, concepts (including Total Cost of Ownership).
- Working knowledge and understanding of procurement and work management systems.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Using Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with inventory management.
Major Accountabilities
1) Develops and implements supply chain strategies for a specific category to achieve targeted supply chain results for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvements. Supports leader in ensuring category strategies are strategically aligned to business unit needs and priorities. Impacts the spending decisions of business stakeholders by providing recommendations supported by data driven insights, leveraging market intelligence, should cost modeling, various negotiation methods and total cost of ownership analysis, all within a continuous improvement framework.
2) Determines strategy and resources for supporting procurement requirements of complex major projects including planning, integration and execution of the entire project and compliance of agreements. Executes category management methodology to achieve maximum lifecycle value from major spend categories.
3) Develops and implements processes to maximize value. Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve expected results. Interfaces with internal customers, suppliers and supply chain staff (primarily buyers) to execute strategies and achieve expected results.
4) Manages supplier relationships, including setting and tracking performance indicators to anticipate and minimize performance issues. Identifies root cause and develops solutions when significant issues arise.
5) Selects, deploys and manages strategies, tools, processes and people to execute the company's annual portfolio of sourcing projects.
6) Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams to develop, implement and execute category strategies to achieve savings targets while balancing other business requirements. Projects are of large capital, significant complexity, scope and reach.
7) Drives productivity improvement and process improvement efforts. Introduces new practices in supply chain management to achieve continuous improvement objectives.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Job Segment: Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy
Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903
Company: APS
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Summary
The Category Manager II / III - Strategic Procurment is a specialized procurement role that is responsible for a specific category of goods or services. The Category Manager is charged with strategic sourcing, creating a category plan and providing oversight in the category. Drives the strategic management of procurement initiatives and spend optimization for a specific category or major projects having significant impact on organizational and business unit goals and objectives. Category spend typically above $75M and SRM Supplier spend impact of over 4 key suppliers. Drives development and implementation of supply chain strategies, targets and schedules to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, supplier management (including supplier diversity) and process improvement. Manages major capital projects and large-scale initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Category Manager II
- A four year Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Plus five (5) years materials or services procurement experience with significant exposure to strategic supply chain management issues.
- In lieu of bachelor's degree, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus nine (9) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience
- OR Associate's degree in business or related discipline, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus seven (7) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience.
- Experience in conducting supplier negotiations.
- Experience in reviewing and redlining contracts. Experience in RFx processes such as request for proposal, request for information, request for quote and/or request for bid.
Category Manager III
- A four year Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Plus seven (7) years materials or services procurement experience with significant exposure to strategic supply chain management issues.
- In lieu of bachelor's degree, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus eleven (11) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience
- OR Associate's degree in business or related discipline, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus nine (9) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience.
- Experience in conducting high impact supplier negotiations.
- Experience in reviewing and redlining contracts.
- Experience in RFx processes such as request for proposal, request for information, request for quote and/or request for bid.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- MBA or master's degree in related discipline. Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM).
- Proficiency in specific subcategory and supply chain programs, techniques, tools, concepts (including Total Cost of Ownership).
- Working knowledge and understanding of procurement and work management systems.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Using Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with inventory management.
Major Accountabilities
1) Develops and implements supply chain strategies for a specific category to achieve targeted supply chain results for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvements. Supports leader in ensuring category strategies are strategically aligned to business unit needs and priorities. Impacts the spending decisions of business stakeholders by providing recommendations supported by data driven insights, leveraging market intelligence, should cost modeling, various negotiation methods and total cost of ownership analysis, all within a continuous improvement framework.
2) Determines strategy and resources for supporting procurement requirements of complex major projects including planning, integration and execution of the entire project and compliance of agreements. Executes category management methodology to achieve maximum lifecycle value from major spend categories.
3) Develops and implements processes to maximize value. Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve expected results. Interfaces with internal customers, suppliers and supply chain staff (primarily buyers) to execute strategies and achieve expected results.
4) Manages supplier relationships, including setting and tracking performance indicators to anticipate and minimize performance issues. Identifies root cause and develops solutions when significant issues arise.
5) Selects, deploys and manages strategies, tools, processes and people to execute the company's annual portfolio of sourcing projects.
6) Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams to develop, implement and execute category strategies to achieve savings targets while balancing other business requirements. Projects are of large capital, significant complexity, scope and reach.
7) Drives productivity improvement and process improvement efforts. Introduces new practices in supply chain management to achieve continuous improvement objectives.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
Job Segment: Sustainability, Nuclear, Energy
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field required
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or CPPB certification preferred
- Five or more years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in relevant industry
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors and managing supplier relationships
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft
- Familiarity with Arizona public procurement rules for government or municipal roles
Procurement Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement manager in Arizona?
Most procurement managers in Arizona start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related field, then build several years of sourcing or buying experience. Arizona does not require a state-issued license for private-sector procurement, but earning the Certified Professional in Supply Management credential from the Institute for Supply Management strengthens candidacy significantly. For public-sector roles with Arizona state agencies or municipalities, familiarity with Arizona Procurement Code requirements is often expected.
How much do procurement managers make in Arizona?
Procurement managers in Arizona earn a median of about $138,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,810 for the lowest 10% to over $211,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire procurement managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring procurement managers in Arizona right now include Amazon, onsemi, and Marketech International Corporation USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense contractors, large hospital networks, and public utilities means procurement roles here frequently require experience with government contracting standards or regulated supply chains.
Which Arizona cities have the most procurement manager jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale account for the largest share of procurement manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, defense primes, and health systems, while Tempe and Tucson draw volume from university-affiliated institutions, aerospace manufacturers, and government contractors operating out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and surrounding suppliers.
Are there remote procurement manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than many operational roles, since much of procurement work involves contracts, vendor communication, and ERP systems that translate well to remote environments. About 18% of procurement manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though roles requiring on-site supplier audits or defense facility access tend to remain in-person. Strategic sourcing and category management positions are the most likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How can I get hired as a procurement manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a procurement analyst or purchasing coordinator role at a large Arizona employer and building from there. Banner Health, Honeywell, and major Arizona state agencies regularly post junior sourcing and contracts-support roles that do not require management experience. Moving laterally from operations, logistics, or finance into a buyer role is common. Earning an entry-level credential such as the Certified Supply Chain Professional designation or completing Arizona State University's supply chain coursework gives candidates a measurable edge in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to procurement manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to procurement manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including defense, healthcare, construction, and public sector. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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