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IT Procurement Specialist


Reference Number: BTNCN88

IT Procurement Specialist
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Raleigh, NC
duration  12 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Government - State
Job Description

This will be a Hybrid position and must be available to come into the office when needed.

Description:

The client-Transportation Business Relations Management and Customer Service unit is seeking a Technical Specialist for a 12-month engagement for the Information Technology Business Office efforts supporting client IT Procurement Services.

This contractor serves as an IT Business Office resource and is responsible for the procurement of contract and non-contract goods and services for the client. Primary responsibilities include obtaining required vendor quotes, processing purchase orders for software, equipment and other commodities as assigned. Prepare and post to the Client Interactive Purchasing System (IPS), and complete bid solicitations including Request for Quotes (RFQ’s), Invitation for Bids (IFB’s), Request for Proposals (RFP’s), addendum’s, amendments, clarifications, and exception documentation.

Key areas of responsibility daily for this position include:

Extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement of goods and services for governmental agencies to make objective decisions and accurate judgments.
Exceptional writing and listening skills are required.
Ability to follow instructions explicitly and be detailed-orientated.
Working knowledge and experience of state policies and regulations.
Procure Information Technology goods/services such as software, equipment and other commodities as assigned.
Comprehend, apply, and interpret established rules and regulations, complex technical contract language.


Required / Desired Skills

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Thorough understanding of large and small-scale purchasing methods and procedures. Required 7 Years
Thorough knowledge of RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and Amendments. Required 7 Years
Working knowledge of General Statutes, client Administrative Code, and client IT Term Contracts. Required 7 Years
Ability to train individuals on policy and procedures as it pertains to procurement at client Required 7 Years
Excellent communication skills, both orally and written. Required 7 Years
Can write extensive and complex technical information into specifications as needed according to client and/or project requirements. Required 7 Years
Excellent interpersonal skills with all types of personalities. Required 7 Years
Committed to meeting all deadlines and maintaining records of complexity and confidential nature. Required 7 Years


Notes:

This will be a Hybrid position and must be available to come into the office when needed.
The candidate must come in to pick up his or her equipment on the first day at own expense. A candidate or a vendor representative must come in to drop off his or her equipment on the last day at own expense.




VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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