Procurement Officer - Lead IT Procurement Officer

Role:
Procurement Officer - Lead IT Procurement Officer

Location:

Jackson, MS % Onsite Duration: 3 year with possible extensions Position Description And Job Skill Set

• Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement 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.

• Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+ Years
• 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

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA