IT Procurement Specialist with CTCD

Full Time
Austin, TX 78701
Posted
Job description

IT Procurement Specialist

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Contract: long term

Start date: 05/01/2023

Duration : 1 year and extendable

Austin, TX

Candidates submitted MUST have a Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)

The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.

The Candidate will perform these tasks:

· Coordinate the preparation, review, tracking, and processing of purchase orders.

· Provide consultation to business users and technical resources for major information technology solicitations.

· Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.

· Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.

· Review the preparation and distribution of bid invitations to vendors.

· Facilitate meetings and perform problem resolution.

· Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

· Review or prepare the delivery of statutorily required reports.

· Monitor the requisitions and orders of merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.

· Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement.

The Candidate will perform other related work as assigned.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures

5

Required

Knowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutes

5

Required

Knowledge of Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sources

5

Required

Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups

5

Required

Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations

5

Required

Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques

5

Required

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

5

Required

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

3

Required

Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements

1

Required

Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)

2

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Teams

2

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint

2

Preferred

Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Austin, TX 78701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Required two professional references required for the Interview process -

Experience:

  • purchasing and procurement methods and procedures: 8 years (Preferred)
  • Texas state procurement laws and statutes: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Department of Information Resources (DIR): 5 years (Preferred)
  • collaborating and communicating effectively across: 5 years (Preferred)
  • leading major information technology solicitation: 5 years (Preferred)
  • contract negotiation strategies and techniques: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
  • security policy, procedures, and requirements: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD): 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Teams: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Contract Texas Developer (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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