Lead IT Procurement Officer: Jackson, MS (Onsite from Day 1)

Title: Lead IT Procurement Officer
Location: Jackson, MS – Onsite from Day 1
Duration: Long-Term (3 Years)

Responsibilities

• Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are completed in a timely manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide project management and oversight for procurement initiatives.
• Manage the acquisition of IT products, services, and technical resources in compliance with applicable procurement policies and guidelines.
• Research, evaluate, and procure products and services based on organizational needs and business objectives.
• Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) following established procurement processes.
• Prepare additional solicitation documents to acquire IT goods and services.
• Review, evaluate, and score proposals, bids, and quotations.
• Analyze vendor responses to identify the best solutions for business requirements.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to support procurement and technology initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with internal business users and external vendors throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with vendors and prospective suppliers.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10 years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories.
• 10 years of experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, business processes, and workflows.
• 10 years of experience organizing project teams and managing work plans across multiple projects.
• 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
• 10 years of experience working within government or public sector environments.
• 10 years of experience creating solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) for acquiring IT software and services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional procurement certification (e.g., Certified Purchasing Agent or equivalent) is a plus.