IT Specialist

Job Title: IT Specialist - junior Task ID: HBITS-08-14921 Position Duration: 24 Months Client: State of NY Agency: Information Technology Services (ITS) Description Procurement Support Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for IT and OT goods and services, including but not limited to: Gathering requirements from technical teams and stakeholders. Evaluating vendor budgetary quotes based on defined criteria and validating details match OGS approved contracts. Assisting in vendor selection and negotiation of terms and pricing. Tracking purchase orders and confirming receipt of goods. Vendor Management Support the maintenance of vendor relationships and performance tracking. Assist in onboarding new vendors and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Help resolve vendor-related issues and discrepancies. Contract Administration: Assist in reviewing and understanding contract terms and conditions. Support the tracking of contract milestones, renewals, and expirations. Ensure procurement activities align with established contract frameworks. Market Research Conduct research on IT and OT market trends, emerging technologies, and potential suppliers relevant to transportation systems. Identify cost-saving opportunities and best practices in procurement. Compliance And Reporting Ensure all procurement activities adhere to NYS policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Assist in generating procurement reports, spend analysis, and performance metrics. Maintain accurate and organized procurement records. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with Business, IT, OT, Purchasing, Contracts teams. Qualifications Mandatory Qualifications 1 24 months of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field with exposure to IT and OT procurement. 2 24 months of experience with the procurement lifecycle (sourcing, negotiation, contracting, purchasing). 3 24 months of experience with IT (hardware, software, networking) and OT concepts as they related to transportation (traffic management, intelligent transportation systems) 4 18 months of experience with communicating and coordinating with cross-functional teams (business, technical, security, vendor and procurement) articulating technical and business requirements clearly, both written and verbal. 5 18 months of experience analyzing data, comparing proposals, and identifying trends. 6 MUST hold: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field Required Documentation Résumé Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable) Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.) i-Link Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr i-Link Solutions