IT Procurement Specialist

Company: Texcelvision
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob ID:304135955Client: State of TXRespond by : 08/04/22Rate: DOEType: ContractPlease 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 experienceOnsite 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 passedJob DescriptionThe 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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.YearsRequired/PreferredExperience8RequiredKnowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures5RequiredKnowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutes5RequiredKnowledge of Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sources5RequiredExperience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups5RequiredExperience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations5RequiredExperience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques5RequiredKnowledge of Microsoft Word5RequiredKnowledge of Microsoft Excel3RequiredKnowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements1RequiredCertified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)2PreferredKnowledge of Microsoft Teams2PreferredKnowledge of Microsoft SharePoint2PreferredKnowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing ModuleIII. TERMS OF SERVICEServices 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.

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