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Lead IT Procurement Officer

Position Description / Job Functions

The contractor will be expected to:

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.

Required Skills / Experience

Candidates must have:

10+ years of experience in gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories.
10+ years of experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows.
10+ years of experience organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects.
10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
10+ years of experience working in State Government.
10+ years of experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services.

Preferred Skills

Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA).

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Position Id: 2026-46896
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