Procurement Officer - Lead IT Procurement Officer

 

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.

 

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

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

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

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

Experience working in State Government-10+ Years

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

 

Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA