Analyst- Statewide Procurement Analyst I

Project Scope : The Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking qualified persons to fill the role of a Statewide Procurement Analyst I (Technology Consultant). This role lends itself to an administrative or business background with strong attention to detail and an interest in technology. This is administrative work, but the subject matter of this work is always technology.

Roles / Responsibilities :

This position requires the ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects while managing and meeting deadlines. Organization is key in the procurement process. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in customer service lay a solid foundation when working with customer agencies and vendors throughout the procurement process. Candidates should be open to feedback and edits during the quality assurance process and should also be able to learn and follow state procurement guidelines and policies.

Mandatory Skills :

• 3+ years Procurement experience required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Must have strong oral and written communication, customer service, and time management skills.
• Must have strong presentation skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with a team to accomplish team projects and solve technical problems.
• Must be able to work within outlined standards and deadlines.
• Must have user-level skills with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be onsite in Jackson, MS. Remote / hybrid will not be considered

Desirable Skills :