IT purchasing Specialist

IT Purchasing Specialist

Working under the Director of Contracts, this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist that will be expected to provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs
• Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders
• Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
• Compliance with all applicable legal requirements and policies/procedures
• Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution

Minimum required qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
• Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
• Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
• Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with electronic bidding platforms
• Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
• Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
• Knowledge of California Community College Codes
• Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)