IT Procurement Manager

Role: IT Procurement Specialist

Location: Austin TX Hybrid 2 days onsite

Duration: 12 Months

Summary:

In this role the individual will perform advanced (seniorlevel) IT sourcing work through the DIR Cooperative Contracts program supporting the mission critical functions of the agencys IT procurements. Opportunities also include work coordinating sourcing for large scope highdollarand/or multiaward contracts by defining requirements and developing and evaluating as well as documenting and implementing process improvements developing guidelines policies and procedures. Duties include sourcing IT commodities and equipment of a specialized or complex nature including Information Technology related goods and services; complies with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. Additionally this resource may perform prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving IT sourcing operational goals. This is an opportunity to work under limited direction from the Vendor Management and Sourcing Section Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Follows departmental guidelines policies and procedures; develops schedules priorities and standards for achieving sourcing and vendor management program goals; ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies regulations and procedures.

Prepares solicitation to include but not limited to requirements for scope of work specifications and conditions for new contracts; oversees the distribution and receiving of quote requests to vendors.

Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to Vendor Management and Sourcing management and the client Procurement Division.

Assist in providing customer consultation evaluates customer requirements and advises in the development of specifications to achieve optimal balance between best value and cost savings; includes conducting customer workgroups to gather input for use in developing requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Reviews and analyzes legislation related to procurement and contracting.

May identify or forecast cost savings for initial contract extensions and amendments compared to previous contract.

Performs related work as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 8 Years of Eight (8) years of experience developing and implementing sourcing and vendor managementrelated processes participating in and developing solicitations managing procurement projects interacting with business units and legal counsel conducting vendor discussions and developing and administering contracts.
• 8 Years of Indepth knowledge of state of Texas procurement laws regulations procedures and contract management guidelines.
• Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures purchasing sources prices market factors product characteristics and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques of systems and procedures used to evaluate a thirdparty vendors performance; and of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal or state funds.
• Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management principles.
• 8 Years of Demonstrated skill in developing standard form contracts including the ability to select and apply the appropriate contract instrument for various acquisition strategies. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; to prepare and make effective presentations in formal and informal settings including the agencys Directors.
• Demonstrated ability to perform vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policies procedures regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent tasks while effectively prioritizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and execute next steps to reach resolution or complete tasks.
• 8 Years of Ability to gather assemble correlate and analyze facts and devise solutions to procurement and contract management challenges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels including agency management direct supervisors coworkers internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules regulations and standards.

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.
• 8 Years of Indepth experience in and knowledge of information technology procurement and contract management/negotiations and its application in the public sector and all customer segments (e.g. state agency universities counties cities and independent school districts).