IT purchasing Specialist

Position Description:

Working under the Director of Contracts this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist that will be expected to provide planning strategic recommendations administration and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs.

• Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs
• Effective coordination and communication with all Stakeholders
• Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
• Compliance wthl all applicable legal requirements and policies/procedures.
• Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree(4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
• Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
• Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS subscription perpetual)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel Word Access SAPand Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
• Demonstrate a reliableresponsiveand positive work ethic with th ehighest degree of integrity
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with electronic bidding platforms
  • Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
  • Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
  • Knowledge of California Community Colleg eCodes
  • Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERPsystem (SAPOracleWorkday etc.).

Required Experience:

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