IT Procurement Specialist

Job ID:304135955 Client: State of TX Respond by : 08/04/22 Rate: DOE Type: Contract Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number) Preference will be given to candidates who meet all preferred skills and have public sector experience Onsite Requirement: The Candidate will be onsite at least three days a week. Telework schedule for remaining two days a week must be pre-approved by Direct Supervisor.Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed Job Description The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. The Candidate will perform these tasks: 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. The Candidate will perform other related work as assigned. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures 5 Required Knowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutes 5 Required Knowledge of Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sources 5 Required Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups 5 Required Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations 5 Required Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques 5 Required Knowledge of Microsoft Word 5 Required Knowledge of Microsoft Excel 3 Required Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements 1 Required Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD) 2 Preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Teams 2 Preferred Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint 2 Preferred Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module III. TERMS OF SERVICE Services are expected to start 09/01/2022 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2023. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1920 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.