What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Officer - Lead IT Procurement Officer - MS - MDHS position at RICEFW Technologies Inc?
Lead IT Procurement Officer
Position Description / Job FunctionsThe contractor will be expected to:
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Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken timely with internal/external teams.
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Provide oversight and project management.
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Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with State laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
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Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
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Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for the RFP process.
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Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
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Review/score proposals, bids and quote.
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Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency's needs.
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Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
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Communicate with the internal user community.
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Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors.
Candidates must have:
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10 years of experience in gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories.
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10 years of experience defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows.
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10 years of experience organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects.
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10 years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
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10 years of experience working in State Government.
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10 years of experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services.
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Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification (CMPA).