IT Procurement Officer

100% Onsite required. 

See attached. IMPORTANT: This position requires a fingerprint screen.  The process to obtain a fingerprint screen is extremely slow and it could take a month to get the results.  Do NOT submit candidates that need to start tomorrow, it''s better to submit candidates that have a contract ending over the next month and is currently working.  If they need to give a notice do NOT have them give their notice after accepting the offer, wait until the fingerprint results are returned and then have them give their notice. 

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Title : Lead IT Procurement Officer - 163902

Location : Jackson, MS

Duration : 36 + Months

Job Type : C

Description :

• 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.

Skills :

REQUIRED:

• Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+
• Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+
• Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+
• Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+
• Experience working in StateGovernment-10+
• Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+

PREFERRED:

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA..

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