IT Procurement Specialist

IT Procurement SpecialistJob Location: Tallahassee, FLJob Duration: 12+ Month contractJob Duties:Manage both strategic and administrative responsibilities related to IT finance/purchasing/buying.Day-to-day tasks may include processing requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, supplier management, conducting market research, negotiating pricing, establishing terms and conditions for services, resolving invoice discrepancies, and communicating the status of purchases with internal customers.Create and manage requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFI), Invitation for Negotiate (ITN) and managing supplier relationships.Provide technical assistance and training to department staff on contract monitoring practices.Negotiate, write and maintain the Technology contracts, purchase orders and procurement.Coordinate solicitation and contract workflow for the Division including coordinating and negotiation interactions throughout vendor selection and procurement process.Provides technical guidance to division staff in the development of Scopes of Work (SOW) providing guidance to division staff regarding necessary changes, improvements and additions to the SOW for contracts.Resolves discrepancies with outside vendors and internalRequired Experience:5+ years' experience working in Procurement in technology purchasing of hardware, software, and servicesProven ability and experience in executing procurement programs, successful negotiations, and vendor relationship managementExperience with complex, multi-level, multi-vendor procurement processes and contracting procedures, especially in government organizations.Experience in managing federal funding and the reporting necessary to support the use of those funds.Experience managing and monitoring technology contracts and vendors.Experience with the state budget process.