Job Description

Job Title: IT Procurement Officer (HYBRID)
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:
We are seeking qualified and motivated individuals to join our team as an IT Procurement Officer/Analysts. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing IT procurements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This position involves facilitating the IT RFP evaluation process, collaborating with stakeholders, and serving as a subject matter expert in IT procurement matters.

Key Responsibilities/Day to Day:

• Process IT procurements using various procurement methods, including Mandatory Source, Single Quote, Quick Quote, IFB, RFP, Sole Source, and Emergency.
• Follow the procurement process in compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures outlined in the Buy IT Manual, PAS Desktop Procedures, and DBHDS Departmental Instruction.
• Lead the IT RFP evaluation process, conducting necessary evaluation activities to determine the suitable supplier for negotiations.
• Consult with PAS Leadership and VITA SCM on procurement-related issues and concerns.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies in collaboration with end users.
• Serve as the IT Procurement subject matter expert, educating and guiding PAS and end users on procurement processes, legal compliance, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with end users to review and correct deficiencies in requirements, statements of work, and purchase requisitions.
• Maintain regular communication with end users, providing status updates and addressing issues during the procurement process.
• Consult with PAS Deputy Director or Director on complex and/or high-profile projects.
• Contact suppliers as needed to resolve issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.

Skills:

 

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
5 years of General Procurement experience	Required
Prior STATE AGENCY experience as a procurement officer is BIG PLUS	Desired
Having experience with VITA's Buy IT Manual.	Desired
VCO (Virginia Contracting Officer) Certification	Desired

 

Job Tags

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