Lead IT Procurement Officer Job Jackson area,Mississippi USA,IT/Tech

Oversee IT procurement and contract management activities for enterprise technology initiatives
Manage the procurement lifecycle
Create IT solicitations and RFPs
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors
Ensure compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines
Support multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition

Requirements

10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories
10+ years defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows
10+ years organizing project teams, work plans, and supporting multiple IT projects
10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager
10+ years of experience working within State Government
10+ years creating IT solicitations, RFPs, and procuring IT software and services
Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, vendor management, and stakeholder communication
Experience evaluating proposals, bids, and vendor responses
Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification (preferred)
Knowledge of Mississippi State procurement laws and ITS procurement guidelines (preferred)
Experience supporting enterprise IT procurement initiatives (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in IT procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and guidelines. Proven ability to manage the procurement lifecycle and support multiple IT projects through effective stakeholder communication and vendor management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT Procurement Management
Contract Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

Business Requirements Documentation
User Stories Development
IT Solicitations Creation
RFP Development
Vendor Management
Proposal Evaluation
Procurement Processes
Workflow Organization
Stakeholder Communication
Project Team Organization

Soft Skills

Communication
Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving
Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent

Industry Keywords

Mississippi State Procurement Laws
ITS Procurement Guidelines
Enterprise IT Procurement
State Government Experience
IT Project Support

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