IT Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Title: IT Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Mandatory skills:

purchasing methods, purchasing procedures,
RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, Amendments,
General Statutes, Administrative Code, IT Term Contracts,
project requirements, technical information, maintaining records,
procurement, Exceptional writing, Procure Information Technology goods, Procure Information Technology services, software, equipment,
Transportation Business Relations Management, Customer Service unit, IT Procurement Services,
vendor quotes, processing purchase orders,
Interactive Purchasing System, IPS, exception documentation

Description:

The client-Transportation Business Relations Management and Customer Service unit is seeking a Technical Specialist for a 12-month engagement for the Information Technology Business Office efforts supporting client IT Procurement Services.

This contractor serves as an IT Business Office resource and is responsible for the procurement of contract and non-contract goods and services for the client. Primary responsibilities include obtaining required vendor quotes, processing purchase orders for software, equipment and other commodities as assigned. Prepare and post to the Client Interactive Purchasing System (IPS), and complete bid solicitations including Request for Quotes (RFQ s), Invitation for Bids (IFB s), Request for Proposals (RFP s), addendum s, amendments, clarifications, and exception documentation.

Key areas of responsibility daily for this position include:
Extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement of goods and services for governmental agencies to make objective decisions and accurate judgments.
Exceptional writing and listening skills are required.
Ability to follow instructions explicitly and be detailed-orientated.
Working knowledge and experience of client policies and regulations.
Procure Information Technology goods/services such as software, equipment and other commodities as assigned.
Comprehend, apply, and interpret established rules and regulations, complex technical contract language.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Thorough understanding of large and small-scale purchasing methods and procedures. - Required - 7 Years
Thorough knowledge of RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and Amendments. - Required - 7 Years
Working knowledge of General Statutes, client Administrative Code, and client IT Term Contracts. - Required - 7 Years
Ability to train individuals on policy and procedures as it pertains to procurement at client - Required - 7 Years
Excellent communication skills, both orally and written. - Required - 7 Years
Can write extensive and complex technical information into specifications as needed according to client and/or project requirements. - Required - 7 Years
Excellent interpersonal skills with all types of personalities. - Required - 7 Years
Committed to meeting all deadlines and maintaining records of complexity and confidential nature. - Required - 7 Years

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008