IT Sourcing Consultant

Parking NOT provided for contractors

ON SITE REQ: 100% ON SITE Required from Day 1. If your candidate cannot come on site as required, pls do not submit them!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Virginia Department of Agriculture is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sourcing Consultant to lead and support sourcing initiatives by gathering requirements, developing comprehensive solicitations (e.g. IFBs, RFPs, RFQs), and drafting Statements of Work. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders, finance, and vendors to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with organizational goals and compliance requirements. Candidates will develop solicitations that clearly define the background and objectives of the procurement, provide a clear scope of work, and utilizes appropriate terms and conditions.

Responsibilities Include:

Requirements gathering

Develop and manage end-to-end solicitation processes including IFBs, RFPs, RFQs

Draft, review, and finalize solicitations and Statements of Work

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Skills Matrix -

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Experience in sourcing, procurement, or contract management Required 5 Years

Experience in developing and managing the end-to-end solicitation process including IFBs, RFPs, RFQs Required 5 Years

Experience in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing solicitations and Statements of Work Required 5 Years

Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Required 5 Years

Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills Required 5 Years

Experience in procurement processes and contractual terminology Required 5 Years

Understanding of Virginia state procurement policies Highly desired 5 Years

Knowledge and understanding of the APSPM Highly desired 3 Years

Knowledge and understanding of the VPPA Highly desired 3 Years

Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2 Please list the candidate's email address.

Question 3 In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? If you put Richmond and the phone number or resume of your candidate do not reflect this, please upload a copy of their drivers license (best) or other form of ID to verify their local address. Pls do this at time of submission.

Question 4 If selected, the role requires they are ON SITE 5 days/week (No Exceptions) . Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?

Question 5 Does your candidate have any of the DESIRED OR HIGHLY DESIRED experience listed? If so, make sure it is highlighted on the resume.

Question 6 If your candidate has exp with (HIGHLY DESIRED) with Understanding of Virginia state procurement policies and worked at a VA State agency, although not required, a strong reference from the agency mgr they reported to would be a big plus. Pls upload at time of submission if they do have such a positive reference.