| 10+ Years of Experience in: |
| Developing and implementing sourcing and vendor management-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurement projects, interacting with business units and legal counsel, conducting vendor discussions, and developing and administering contracts |
| In-depth knowledge of state of Texas procurement laws, regulations, procedures, and contract management guidelines. |
| Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics and technical specifications |
| Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics and technical specifications |
| Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management principles. |
| Demonstrated skill in developing standard form contracts including the ability to select and apply the appropriate contract instrument for various acquisition strategies. |
| Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; to prepare and make effective presentations in formal and informal settings, including the agency s Directors. |
| Demonstrated ability to perform vendor management. |
| Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, procedures, regulations. |
| Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent tasks while effectively prioritizing and coordinating work assignments. |
| Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and execute next steps to reach resolution or complete tasks. |
| Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to procurement and contract management challenges. |
| Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers. |
| Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions. |
| Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. |
| Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment. |
| Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks. |
| Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines. |
| Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws. |
| Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards. |