Lead IT Procurement Officer

ePATHUSA Inc • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Seeking a Lead IT Procurement Officer who will provide oversight and project management. The resource will also be expected to make acquisition of products / services / technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and / or user stories.
• Experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows.
• Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects.
• Experience as a business analyst and / or project manager.
• Experience working in State Government.
• Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services.
• 10+ years of experience in the above areas.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA)

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solutions desired.
• Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for the RFP process.
• Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
• Review / score proposals, bids and quotes.
• Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency's needs.
• Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
• Communicate with the internal user community and the external vendor community and potential vendors.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Medical Insurance Available
• Dental Insurance Available
• Vision Insurance Available
• Life Insurance Available
• 401(k) including Employer Match
• HSA Available
• Short-term Disability Available
• Long-term Disability Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed