IT Procurement Officer (HYBRID)
Richmond, VA
Contracted
Mid Level
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:
Skills:
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 |
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