IT Procurement Specialist

Job Description

• 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.
• Develops 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.

Salary Range : 90K to 100k Per Annum

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Purchasing and Procurement : Minimum of 8 years of experience to oversee purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with established methods and procedures.

Knowledge of Texas State Procurement Laws : Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutes to facilitate compliant procurement processes.

Department of Information Resources (DIR) Expertise : Apply a minimum of 5 years of experience in leveraging the Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sources for procurement needs.

Effective Collaboration : Collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple subject matter groups to streamline procurement processes and foster strong working relationships.

Solicitation Meetings and Evaluations : Lead major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations to ensure thorough and fair assessments of vendor proposals.

Contract Negotiation : Employ experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques to secure favorable terms and conditions for the organization.

Microsoft Office Proficiency : Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and data analysis purposes.

Security Policy Knowledge : Possess a minimum of 3 years of knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements to ensure compliance in procurement activities.

Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD) : Hold a Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD) certification, demonstrating proficiency in Texas state procurement practices.

Preferred Experience :

Knowledge of Microsoft Teams for enhanced collaboration and communication.

Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint for document management and collaboration purposes.

Knowledge of the Centralized Accounting Payroll / Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module for streamlined procurement processes.