IT Procurement Consultant

IT Procurement Consultant

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA): IDOA helps to ensure the smooth function of state government, finding efficient and effective solutions to government-wide needs.

Role Overview

This role leads statewide procurement operations with a strong emphasis on enterprise technology integration, strengthening data quality, and ensuring compliant purchasing across Executive Branch agencies. The position serves as the nexus between procurement, vendors, and IT partners including teams involved in initiatives like cloud migrations and technology-driven solicitations. By applying technical problem-solving, and data-driven analysis, the role enhances statewide contract performance, supports digital modernization efforts, and ensures that procurement processes align with evolving IT standards, security requirements, and enterprise-level technology strategies.

Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Support and provide oversight for all purchasing and sourcing of commodities and professional services at Executive Branch Agencies.
• Provide support for travel, credit card purchases, PO review/approval, and related PeopleSoft modules.
• Source, negotiate and manage all statewide contracts benefiting multiple state entities.
• Provide direction, guidance and assistance to agency staff, vendors, and other stakeholders related to procurement.
• Resolve problems related to the administration of contracts.
• Analyze information, prepare response, and take any necessary action with vendor, agency, or employee.
• Serve as liaison between vendors, the agency, and employees.
• Maintain vendor contacts to investigate discrepancies, exchange information and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot problems related to procurement including system issues or discrepancies.
• Provide input on solutions and suggestions for improvements to administration and execution of contract management, procurement, and supplier performance.
• Create and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative analysis, form hypothesis, synthesizing conclusions, and assisting to implement change.

What You'll Need for Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles of complicated contract management and negotiation is required.
• Ability to perform client relationship development, problem identification, analysis, and resolution, data-intensive analysis, negotiate contracts, and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to draft complex contracts for commodities and services with limited assistance.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of PeopleSoft E-Procurement or another ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Procurement and Financial system is preferred.
• Ability to apply knowledge/expertise of contract management principles to various commodities and services is required.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate problems and initiate corrective action.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work of section.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience in vendor/contract management, supplier performance, sourcing, or procurement experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.