Lead IT Procurement Officer: Jackson, MS (Onsite from Day 1)

Jackson, MS, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
3 Years
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Procurement
  • SDLC
  • RFP

Summary

Title: Lead IT Procurement Officer
Location: Jackson, MS – Onsite from Day 1
Duration: Long-Term (3+ Years)

 

Responsibilities

  • Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are completed in a timely manner with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide project management and oversight for procurement initiatives.
  • Manage the acquisition of IT products, services, and technical resources in compliance with applicable procurement policies and guidelines.
  • Research, evaluate, and procure products and services based on organizational needs and business objectives.
  • Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) following established procurement processes.
  • Prepare additional solicitation documents to acquire IT goods and services.
  • Review, evaluate, and score proposals, bids, and quotations.
  • Analyze vendor responses to identify the best solutions for business requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to support procurement and technology initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively with internal business users and external vendors throughout the procurement lifecycle.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with vendors and prospective suppliers.

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories.
  • 10+ years of experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, business processes, and workflows.
  • 10+ years of experience organizing project teams and managing work plans across multiple projects.
  • 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
  • 10+ years of experience working within government or public sector environments.
  • 10+ years of experience creating solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) for acquiring IT software and services.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional procurement certification (e.g., Certified Purchasing Agent or equivalent) is a plus.

 

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  • Dice Id: 10113386
  • Position Id: 29182-677-1785424549
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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Susmita Sahu

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