Lead IT Procurement Officer - ONSITE

Job Description:

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

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 in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+

* Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+

* Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+

* Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+

* Experience working in State Government-10+

* Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+

Preferred Skills:

* Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA