Lead IT Procurement Officer
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. Additionally: 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.
Requirements
- Experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and / or user stories (10+ years).
- Experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows (10+ years).
- Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects (10+ years).
- Experience as a business analyst and / or project manager (10+ years).
- Experience working in State Government (10+ years).
- Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services (10+ years).
Nice To Haves
- Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA)
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and project management for IT procurement.
- Acquire products, services, and technical staff in accordance with state laws and ITS procurement guidelines.
- Research, evaluate, and acquire products based on need and desired solutions.
- Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) following procurement guidelines.
- Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
- Review and 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
- Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Available
- 401(k) including Employer Match Available
- HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
