Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts requires the services of 1 IT Procurement Technician 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of IT Procurement Technician 3, Information Technology Contracting and Procurement and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts .
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Candidates submitted MUST have an Active Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)
The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Should have strong background in IT solicitation and DIR procurement procedures. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.
The Candidate will perform these tasks:

• Coordinate the preparation, review, tracking, and processing of purchase orders.
• Provide consultation to business users and technical resources for major information technology solicitations.
• Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
• Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.
• Review the preparation and distribution of bid invitations to vendors.
• Facilitate meetings and perform problem resolution.
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Review or prepare the delivery of statutorily required reports.
• Monitor the requisitions and orders of merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement.

The Candidate will perform other related work as assigned.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures
5
Required
Knowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutes
5
Required
Knowledge of Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sources
5
Required
Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups
5
Required
Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations
5
Required
Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques
5
Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Word
5
Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
3
Required
Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements
1
Required
Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)
2
Preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams
2
Preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint
2
Preferred
Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module