Summary:

The ideal candidate will have experience doing competitive procurements. Soliciting bids, working with vendors so they can successfully respond to a proposals, etc.

Job description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes and edits RFPs, RFBs, and RFIs on behalf of Department and all agencies for IT goods and services.
• Works closely with state agencies to compose competitive procurement documents.
• Counsels state agencies regarding competitive procurement processes, and manages expectations.
• Assists with negotiating contract terms and conditions with vendors.
• Champions procurement policy and procedure revisions and improvement for procurement support services.
• Ensure procurement requests are communicated to all relevant parties to provide visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to complete assignments timely and submit weekly status reports indicating progress on assigned tasks, performance against assigned project due dates, and identification and suggested resolution for issues having the potential to adversely impact performance and/or the project.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors and customers and present a positive team environment and customer focus.
• Ability to adhere to work rules.
• Highly organized and process-driven.

REQUIREMENTS
3 years relevant experience or bachelor's degree in business or a related field plus 1-year relevant experience or postgraduate degree in a related field (JD, MBA, etc.)

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Contract management: 3 years (Preferred)
• RFPs, RFBs, and RFIs: 3 years (Preferred)
• procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Bidding: 3 years (Preferred)
• Vendor management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Des Moines, IA 50319 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person