Lead IT Procurement Officer

Oversee IT procurement and contract management activities for enterprise technology initiatives Manage the procurement lifecycle Create IT solicitations and RFPs Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors Ensure compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines Support multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition Requirements 10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories 10+ years defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows 10+ years organizing project teams, work plans, and supporting multiple IT projects 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager 10+ years of experience working within State Government 10+ years creating IT solicitations, RFPs, and procuring IT software and services Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, vendor management, and stakeholder communication Experience evaluating proposals, bids, and vendor responses Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification (preferred) Knowledge of Mississippi State procurement laws and ITS procurement guidelines (preferred) Experience supporting enterprise IT procurement initiatives (preferred) Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in IT procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and guidelines. Proven ability to manage the procurement lifecycle and support multiple IT projects through effective stakeholder communication and vendor management. Highest-signal resume keywords IT Procurement Management Contract Management Business Analysis Project Management Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Business Requirements Documentation User Stories Development IT Solicitations Creation RFP Development Vendor Management Proposal Evaluation Procurement Processes Workflow Organization Stakeholder Communication Project Team Organization Soft Skills Communication Collaboration Organizational Skills Problem-Solving Leadership Certifications & Qualifications Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Industry Keywords Mississippi State Procurement Laws ITS Procurement Guidelines Enterprise IT Procurement State Government Experience IT Project Support #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor