Certified IT Procurement Specialist

17 May 2024

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Title IT Procurement Specialist Location Austin, Texas 78711 Duration 3+ Months The Candidate will be onsite at least three days a week. The Candidate will be part of the team, performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. The Candidate will perform these tasks:

  • Coordinate the preparation, review, tracking, and processing of purchase orders.
  • Provide consultation to business users and technical resources for major information technology solicitations.
  • Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
  • Develop solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.
  • Review the preparation and distribution of bid invitations to vendors.
  • Facilitate meetings and perform problem resolution.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Review or prepare the delivery of statutorily required reports.
  • Monitor the requisitions and orders of merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to:
  • Work independently in a diverse team environment with on-site and remote teams.
  • Lead or attend meetings with business users to coordinate activities.
  • Lead evaluations for major solicitations.
  • Multi-task with a willingness to put in extra efforts when necessary.
  • Identify problems and propose innovative solutions.
  • Communicate complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Participate and/or lead in project management, coordination, planning, and scheduling with CPA staff.
  • Follow written standards and procedures as well as work independently.
  • Keep management informed of status of on activities through accurate, timely, and appropriate reporting.
Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Experience Needed Required/ Preferred Skills/Experience 8 Required Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures 5 Required Knowledge of state procurement laws and statutes 5 Required Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups 5 Required Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations 5 Required Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques 5 Required Knowledge of Microsoft Word 5 Required Knowledge of Microsoft Excel 3 Required Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements 1 Required Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD) 2 Preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Teams 2 Preferred Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint 2 Preferred Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module

  • ID: #41034414
  • State: Texas Austin 78753 Austin USA
  • City: Austin
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-05-17
  • Deadline: 2022-07-16
  • Category: Security