Lead IT Procurement Officer

Job Title:

Lead IT Procurement Officer - MUST RELOCATE ONSITE DAY 1 Job  - Onsite Client:
State of Mississippi - MS - MDHS Duration:
At least 3 Years from projected start date

Location:

3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211

Work Hours:

8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week) Closing Date: 8/5/2026 2:00 PM 100% Onsite required- should be willing to relocate

Required Skills:

• Experience in gathering, document in
  g and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+
• Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+
• Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects
  -10+
• Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager
  -10+
• Experience working in State Government-10+
• Experience creating sol
  icitations to acquire IT software and services
  -10+

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA

Ensure contract management activitie
s for all IT procureme
nt are undertaken

timely with internal/external teams.

• Provide oversight and project management
• Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
• Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution 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 quote.
• 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.
• Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors