Govt Procurement Analyst

InnoSoul•Tallahassee, FL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Hybrid/Local Government Procurement Analyst position with responsibilities in vendor management, federal funding/reporting, and experience with RFQ/RFP/RFI/ITN/SOW. The position is located in Tallahassee, FL (DCF) and is a contract role for 3-15 months. The position can be remote, but may require the candidate to be onsite for meetings and presentations on select days throughout the month at DCF HQW. The role involves managing both strategic and administrative responsibilities related to IT finance/purchasing/buying.

Requirements

5+ years' experience working in Procurement in technology purchasing of hardware, software, and services
Proven ability and experience in executing procurement programs, successful negotiations, and vendor relationship management
Experience with complex, multi-level, multi-vendor procurement processes and contracting procedures, especially in government organizations.
Experience in managing federal funding and the reporting necessary to support the use of those funds.
Experience managing and monitoring technology contracts and vendors.
Experience with the state budget process.
Excellent writing skills so that information can be communicated clearly
Understanding of federal and state fiscal rules and procurement policies
Proven organizational skills
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage both strategic and administrative responsibilities related to IT finance/purchasing/buying.
Process requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, and manage suppliers.
Conduct market research and negotiate pricing.
Establish terms and conditions for services.
Resolve invoice discrepancies.
Communicate the status of purchases with internal customers.
Create and manage requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFI), and Invitation for Negotiate (ITN).
Manage supplier relationships.
Provide technical assistance and training to department staff on contract monitoring practices.
Negotiate, write, and maintain Technology contracts, purchase orders, and procurement.
Coordinate solicitation and contract workflow for the Division, including coordinating and negotiation interactions throughout vendor selection and procurement process.
Provide technical guidance to division staff in the development of Scopes of Work (SOW).
Provide guidance to division staff regarding necessary changes, improvements, and additions to the SOW for contracts.
Resolve discrepancies with outside vendors and internal departments.