Lead IT Procurement officer

Title: Lead IT Procurement officer Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite) Position type: contract Job Description Lead and manage IT procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of technology products, services, and technical resources. Provide oversight and project management for multiple IT procurement initiatives from planning through contract execution. Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable state procurement laws, regulations, and established IT procurement guidelines. Research, evaluate, and recommend IT products, software, services, and technology solutions based on organizational requirements. Develop, prepare, and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other procurement solicitations for IT goods and services. Review, evaluate, score, and analyze vendor proposals, bids, and quotations to identify the best-value solutions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into procurement specifications. Coordinate with IT leadership and project teams to support technology acquisition strategies and project objectives. Communicate effectively with business users, vendors, suppliers, and external partners throughout the procurement lifecycle. Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, documentation, and compliance requirements. Prepare procurement documentation, reports, contract records, and supporting materials for audits and management review. Support contract management activities, including vendor communications, contract execution, and procurement tracking. Build productive relationships with internal customers and vendor partners to ensure successful procurement outcomes. Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency, and compliance across IT purchasing activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related field. 10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories. 10+ years of experience defining and documenting business requirements, business processes, workflows, and user stories. 10+ years of experience organizing project teams, developing work plans, and managing multiple projects. 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager. 10+ years of experience working in a State Government environment. 10+ years of experience creating procurement solicitations for IT software and technology services. Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes, contract management, and vendor evaluation. Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification. Experience leading complex public sector IT procurement initiatives. Strong understanding of state procurement regulations, vendor management, and contract administration. Experience supporting enterprise technology acquisition and strategic sourcing initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accord Technologies Inc