Procurement Technician

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $50
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

SME
Procurement
RFP
JAD

Job Details

Job Description

Job Description

Possess a current knowledge of business trends, government regulations, software licensing practices, as well as negotiation and pricing techniques, in order to effectively find manufacturers for a particular technology product or service, ensure order fulfillment with vendors and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.

Additional job details and special considerations

Actively coordinate and participate in the editorial duties of the solicitation package development. Collaborates with HHSC Subject Matter Experts (SME) on the inclusion of program specific information for the procurement documents. Provides high-level technical assistance to Medicaid & Chip Services (MCS), HHSC IT, and other HHSC staff regarding procurement processes and approaches. Coordinates, organizes, and analyzes procurement requirements from multiple program areas within MCS, as well as partner departments. Works closely with Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and Legal Services staff on determination of appropriate solicitation method, timelines, procurement posting, and management of the procurement process. Serves as SME in assigned workgroups and training activities, including developing presentations for management and staff.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

5

Required

Experience writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

5

Required

Experience leading JAD sessions to elicit requirements from stakeholders

5

Required

Experience developing key performance measures for solicitations and resulting contracts

5

Required

Experience performing quality assurance activities on large projects.

5

Preferred

Experience in Texas Medicaid

5

Preferred

Experience creating process flows for AS-IS and TO-BE models.

5

Preferred

Experience development cost models, pricing workbook and financial requirements

5

Preferred

Prior experience developing Federal funding requests (Planning and/or Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).

5

Preferred

Knowledge of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.

5

Preferred

Experience drafting RFPs within Texas state health agencies

5

Preferred

Experience negotiating large contracts.

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