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Job Responsibilities:
- Acts as a liaison between IT managers, Procurement staff, and vendors
- Ensures adherence to all policies and procedures governing submission of a request through the issuance of a PO.
- Works with requestors to develop scope of work (SOW) and timetable for procurement
- Conducts research for vendor sourcing and contract vehicles
- Coordinates bidding of requested IT goods and services including hardware, software, and professional services
- Prepares procurement packages including vendor quotes, justification memos, and independent cost estimates (ICE)
- Perform redlines/mark ups and coordinates the review of proposed contracts with respect to Financial Terms, IP Rights, Indemnification, limits of liability, Risk Assessment, Warranties, Performance Criteria with Problem Resolution Processes, etc.
- Enhances and maintains system to track contracts and status of IT procurements.
- Measures and analyzes IT Procurement data; prepares reports on status and metrics
- Meets regularly with IT groups and Procurement
- Coordinates ad hoc meetings with vendors and stakeholders as needed
- Prepares presentations as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
- BA or BS degree in business or related field or related work experience
- 7+ years managing sourcing and procurement
- Experience in contract negotiation
- Public sector or IT - specific experience a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong quantitative and analytic skills
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- Ability to source products; research contracts, identify vendors; knowledge of IT products and vendors or government contracts a plus
- Strong negotiating skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with ERP systems; Oracle experience a plus
- Flexible, quick learner; ability to get things done in a large, complex environment
- Results orientation; excellent time management; ability to meet deadlines
- Careful attention to detail
