What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Procurement Specialist position at INNOVIT USA INC?
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end IT procurement processes, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and sole source justifications.
- Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts, including software licensing agreements, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, and professional services.
- Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and business stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet technical, legal, and operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with State of Iowa procurement statutes, administrative rules, and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and contract records in the state s procurement systems.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on IT procurement best practices and contract management.
- Monitor vendor performance and support contract enforcement and dispute resolution as needed.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving procurement regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement, contract negotiation, or public sector contracting.
- Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, perpetual licenses, maintenance/support agreements).
- Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g., Workday, I/3, or similar).
- Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, or NCMA CPCM.
- Experience working in a centralized procurement environment.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts.
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| Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. | Required |
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| Experience in IT procurement, contract negotiation, or public sector contracting. | Required | ||
| Strong knowledge of IT contract types (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, perpetual licenses, maintenance/support agreements). | Required |
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| Familiarity with state or federal procurement regulations and processes. | Required |
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| Excellent written and verbal communication skills. | Required |
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| Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. | Required |
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| Experience with State of Iowa procurement systems (e.g., Workday, I/3, or similar). | Highly desired |
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| Professional certifications such as NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, or NCMA CPCM. | Highly desired |
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| Experience working in a centralized procurement environment. | Highly desired |
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| Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy considerations in IT contracts. | Highly desired |