Lead IT Procurement Officer
DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Lead IT Procurement Officer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Jackson, MS
* This position is onsite
Responsibilities:
- Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken in a timely manner 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 quotes.
- 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:
- 10 Years - 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
Preferred:
- Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.