IT Procurement Technician

IT Procurement Technician 3 (9893) Austin, TX (Hybrid - On Site and Telework) 1 Year Contract
Required
8 Years - Demonstrate expertise and experience in all aspects of IT procurement - including but not limited to drafting and finalizing solicitation documents, evaluating vendor bids and strengths/weaknesses, and supporting negotiations for ultimate vendor selection
8 Years - Demonstrate fluency and experience across technical and nontechnical IT services such as application development and management, network and telecommunications management, and information security, among other topics.
8 Years - Possess a current knowledge of business trends, government regulations, software licensing practices, as well as negotiation and pricing techniques, to effectively find manufacturers for a technology product or service.
8 Years - Ensure order fulfillment with vendors, assess bids/responses and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
8 Years - High proficiency in utilizing office productivity tools such as MS Office Suite and Share Point.
8 Years - Expert skills in oral and written communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
8 Years - Ability to work closely and effectively with a client team.
Preferred
8 Years - Experience with one or more of the state of Texas government agencies.