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Strategic Sourcing Lead (IT)

ZLS
Jackson, MS Contract Mid Level
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Job Description

Position Description and Job Skill Set:
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.

Required Skills/Experience:
  • Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+
  • Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+
  • Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+
  • Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+
  • Experience working in State Government-10+
  • Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+

Preferred/Not Required:
Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA

Required Skills

IT Procurement RFP Development Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Project Management Public Sector Sourcing Strategic Sourcing CMPA