Procurement Lead/PM

Job ID: TX-RQ41 (914491003)5pOnsite Procurement Lead/PM with TX laws, DIR process experienceLocation: Austin, TX DIRDuration: 12 monthsSkills:Years Required/Preferred Experience8 Required Experience managing projects, including the use of tools to track and report schedule, resources and status8 Required Experience developing competitive solicitations, preferably for information technology services8 Required Experience planning, organizing and directing the work of others8 Preferred State of Texas procurement project experience (IT projects greater than $1M)· Coordinating the development of solicitation documents;· Reviewing and approving of internal procurement deliverables;· Coordinating project communications including scheduling and conducting meetings;· Developing and managing the procurement schedule and resources;· Providing project status;· Supervising and collaborating with other Vendors involved in the procurement process;· Overseeing the procurement process which includes tasks such as requirements gathering; developing and refining the statement of work and evaluation criteria; evaluating vendor responses; coordinating and participating in vendor discussions/negotiations, and conducting a Request for Revised Offer (RFRO));· Awarding the contract.· Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing;· Ability to work independently and as part of a large team;· Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines;· Current knowledge of Texas procurement laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures;· Knowledge of the Department of Information Resources, including knowledge of DIR procurement processes and procedures;· Understanding of the DCS contract and environment;· Project Management experience, training, and/or certification;· Contract Management experience, training, and/or certification; and· Purchasing and procurement experience, training, and/or certification.RQ41.docx