Looking for IT Procurement Specialist

Hello,This is Afreen from Cogent Data Solutions LLC trying to reach you regarding a job opportunity. The role is Procurement Specialistfor one of our direct clients. Please take a look at the job description below and please send your updated resume.

Candidates submitted MUST have a current Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.The Candidate will perform these tasks: Coordinate the preparation, review, tracking, and processing of purchase orders. Provide consultation to business users and technical resources for major information technology solicitations. Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings. Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications. Review the preparation and distribution of bid invitations to vendors. Facilitate meetings and perform problem resolution. Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers. Review or prepare the delivery of statutorily required reports. Monitor the requisitions and orders of merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement.Minimum Requirements:Required 8 years of experience in knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and proceduresRequired 5 years of experience in Knowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutesRequired 5 years of experience in Knowledge of Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sourcesRequired 5 years of experience in Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groupsRequired 5 years of experience in Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluationsRequired 5 years of experience in Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniquesRequired 5 years of experience in Knowledge of Microsoft WordRequired 5 Knowledge of Microsoft ExcelRequired 3 Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirementsRequired 1 years of experience in Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)Preferred 2 years of experience in Knowledge of Microsoft TeamsPreferred 2 years of experience in Knowledge of Microsoft SharePointPreferred 2 years of experience in Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module