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Our Information Services Division (ISD) is recruiting an outgoing IT Vendor Purchasing Specialist to evaluate our hardware and software solutions!
The Department of Licensing is one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State.
We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residentsand collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers’ ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.
Do you have the talent to assess emerging innovative technology for implementation? If so, we invite you to apply!
Duties
As the Vendor Purchasing Specialist, you will provide support to a team responsible for identifying the best technology solutions for the Department of Licensing Information Services ecosystem.
In this role, you will be responsible for both internal and external procurement of software and hardware solutions. Collaborating closely with our contracts team, you will be involved in purchasing and managing assets for the Information Services Division.
Your role will require strong technical knowledge and effective communication skills to establish methods and standards for managing vendors in compliance with state and federal procurement and financial regulations.
You will also offer guidance and recommendations to ISD management that align with the agency's business strategy, security requirements, and budget constraints.
Some of the things you will do :
- Identify shared solutions between departments to leverage technology investments.
- Research new and replacement IS products that fit within the existing environment.
- Analyze data to oversee vendor performance.
- Review and update information technology software license renewals to include new compliance standards.
Qualifications
What you will bring :
Eight (8) years of experience in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field with special emphasis on information technology.
Experience must include Information Service consulting in : Business analysis.Enterprise architect or project management.
Software and hardware peripheral installation.Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft licensing and enterprise agreements.Managing and developing budgets, and any regulatory environment for making IT purchases.
Two (2) years of experience with information technology research projects including oversight of research using logical reasoning when developing reports and presentations.
Two (2) years of experience with software, hardware, and peripheral installation, configuration, and troubleshooting from technical specifications.
Two (2) years of experience in a regulatory environment making IT purchases.One (1) year of experience with Microsoft Licensing and Enterprise agreements (EA).
Experience with business intelligence tools, Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI.
Experience can be gained concurrently. Up to four (4) years of relevant education may substitute year for year for experience.
Associates degree 2 years Bachelor’s degree 4 years)
What may set you apart :
- Experience with Washington State project oversight and procurement policies and standards.
- Experience with information technology implementations
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification
- Agile Product Owner Certification
Additional Requirements of Employment :
Prior to a new hire, a background check including Abstract Driving Record and criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
For information about this position, available accommodations or the interview process, contact Sarah Moore.
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