IT Vendor Purchasing Specialist

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 78252 - 102660

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:

Respect Trust Diversity Inclusion Equity.

At the Department of Licensing (DOL) we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

Our Information Services Division (ISD) is recruiting a detail-oriented IT Vendor Purchasing Specialist to evaluate our hardware and software solutions!

The Department of Licensing is one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washingtonresidentsand collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers ability to live work drive and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.

Do you value the process steps of a system and dont feel a job is done unless it is done right If so we invite you to apply!

Duties

As the Vendor Purchasing Specialist you will provide support to a team responsible for identifying the best technology solutions for the Department of Licensing Information Services this role you will be responsible for both internal and external procurement of software and hardware solutions. Collaborating closely with our contracts team you will be involved in purchasing and managing assets for the Information Services Division. Your role will require strong technical knowledge and effective communication skills to establish methods and standards for managing vendors in compliance with state and federal procurement and financial regulations. You will also offer guidance and recommendations to ISD management that align with the agencys business strategy security requirements and budget constraints.

Some of the things you will do:

Identify shared solutions between departments to leverage technology investments.
Evaluate business needs required technical criteria and potential IS solutions.
Research new and replacement IT products including cost analysis to find the best fit within the existing environment.
Analyze data to oversee vendor performance.
Collaborate with internal teams to fine dispute resolution with vendors.
Review and update information technology software license renewals to include new compliance standards.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

Eight (8) years of experience in business analysis enterprise architecture or project management with Information Services consulting tasks regularly.

Experience must include:

Four (4) years of experience developing and managing budgets.
Two (2) years of experience with information technology research projects including oversight of the research using logical reasoning when developing reports and presentations for multiple audiences including executive management.
Two (2) years of experience with software hardware and peripheral installation configuration and troubleshooting from technical specifications.
One (1) year of experience with Microsoft Licensing and Enterprise agreements (EA).
One (1) year of experience with a regulatory environment for making IT purchases while following policies standards and processes.
Experience with business intelligence tools Microsoft Excel Power Query Power BI.
The ability to:
- Understand and follow agency values of respect trust diversity equity and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.
- Promote and support a respectful equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.
- Promote and support respectful equitable and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
- Take action to learn and grow.
- Take action to meet the needs of others.

Experience can be gained concurrently.

Up to four (4) years of relevant education may substitute year for year for experience.
(Associates degree 2 years Bachelors degree 4 years)

What may set you apart:

Experience with information technology implementations.
Experience with Washington State project oversight and procurement policies and standards.
Agile Product Owner Certification.
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification.

Additional Requirements of Employment:

While this position is hybrid you will be expected in office quarterly for training and other business needs.
This position is scheduled for four (4) ten (10) hour shifts Monday through Thursday. You must be able to work this schedule.
Prior to a new hire a pre-employment screening including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified keeping with our commitment take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about this position available accommodations or the interview process contactKyle Odell.

Supplemental Information

Join us as we transform how government delivers services! Together we can build a legacy of commitment to diversity equity and inclusion that will benefit generations to come. Be part of this vital mission and make a real impact in your community.

How to Apply:

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Attach the following
- Current Resume

A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see attachments may be considered incomplete.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nations bestbenefits.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

We employ and serve people of all backgrounds. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce we will create a more respectful productive and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice
To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference please notify the Talent Acquisition Team.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age religion sex (including gender identity) marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process during the recruitment process or who need this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at or may email Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.

The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.

We do not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

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DescriptionWe are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:Respect Trust Diversity Inclusion Equity.At the Department of Licensing (DOL) we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees ...