Sr. IT Procurement Officer - The Custom Group of Companies
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
About the Job
We are looking for a Purchasing Analyst to perform Information Technology (IT) and other types of procurements who has 2+years of IT procurement experience. The incumbent will develop and execute IT sourcing strategies for services and goods; identify solutions to IT procurement business problems and facilitate the process of evaluating, negotiating, and selecting IT solutions that provide the best value in accordance with policies and requirements..
Requirements:
Requirements:
- This is an expert-level professional purchasing position.
- Candidates for this position should have considerable knowledge of state procurement policies for the purchase of Information Technology and Non-Information Technology goods and services
- Skills in operating computers and using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the use of the state's procurement system
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies and procedures
- Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills, orally and in writing, in English
- Excellent organization skills including the ability to maintain procurement files, contract files and related records
- Ability to work independently, managing own time and work.
- Candidates should have experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents
- Conducting vendor negotiations, and administrating contracts.
- Candidates should have demonstrated experience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services, analyzing data, and developing reports
- Procuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurements
- Advising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes, responsibilities, issues, and matters.
- Candidates should highlight procurement experience and certifications. For example, experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations
- Experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal procedures
- Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO)
- Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government.
Source : The Custom Group of Companies