What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Officer position at Datasoft Technologies, Inc.?
Lead IT Procurement Officer
Location: Jackson, MS – Onsite
Duration: 3 Years from projected start date
Rate: Based on Market rate
Work Schedule
FieldDetails
Shift Start Time
8:30 AM
Shift End Time
3:00 PM
Schedule Required
Mon - Fri
Work Location
- 100% Onsite required.
Important
IMPORTANT: This posting is for MDHS which requires a fingerprint screen.
The process to obtain a fingerprint screen is extremely slow and it could take a month to get the results.
- Do NOT submit candidates that need to start tomorrow.
- It's better to submit candidates that have a contract ending over the next month and are currently working.
- If they need to give a notice, do NOT have them give their notice after accepting the offer. Wait until the fingerprint results are returned and then have them give their notice.
Position Description and Job Skill Set
Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform:
- Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken timely with internal/external teams.
- Provide oversight and project management.
- Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
- Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
- Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for the RFP process.
- Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
- Review/score proposals, bids and quote.
- Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s needs.
- Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
- Communicate with the internal user community.
- Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors.
Scoring Method
CriteriaScore Percentage
Interview
30%
Job Experience
35%
Cost
35%
Must equal 100%
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)