IT Sr. Procurement Officer

IT Sr. Procurement Officer

Location: Richmond, VA, Hybrid, Onsite

Virginia State Police (VSP) is looking for a Purchasing Analyst to perform Information Technology (IT) and other types of procurements who has 2+years of IT procurement experience. The incumbent will develop and execute IT sourcing strategies for services and goods; identify solutions to IT procurement business problems and facilitate the process of evaluating, negotiating, and selecting IT solutions that provide the best value in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, VITA and VSP policies and requirements. This is an expert-level professional purchasing position. Candidates for this position should have considerable knowledge of state procurement policies for the purchase of Information Technology and Non-Information Technology goods and services; skills in operating computers and using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the use of the state's eVA procurement system; demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies and procedures; ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong communication skills, orally and in writing, in English; excellent organization skills including the ability to maintain procurement files, contract files and related records; ability to work independently, managing own time and work. Candidates should have experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents, conducting vendor negotiations, and administrating contracts. Candidates should have demonstrated experience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services, analyzing data, and developing reports; procuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurements; and advising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes, responsibilities, issues, and matters. Candidates should highlight procurement experience and certifications. For example, experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations; experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal procedures; certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO); certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB); experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government. The incumbent must work full-time onsite at VSP headquarters, North Chesterfield, with the potential of partial telework in the future

Required / Desired Amount of Experience

• Experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents Required 5 Years
• Experience in conducting vendor negotiations, and administrating contracts Required 5 Years
• Experience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services, analyzing data, and developing reports Required 5 Years
• Procuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurements Required 5 Years
• Advising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes, responsibilities, issues, and matters Required 5 Years
• Candidates should highlight procurement experience and certifications Required 5 Years
• Experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations Required 5 Years
• Experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal procedures Required 5 Years
• Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO); Required 5 Years
• Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Required 5 Years
• Experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government Required 5 Years

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