IT Procurement Analyst

Job Title: IT Procurement Specialist (CTCD)Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)Experience : Minimum 8+ Years relevant experience

Note: Must have an Active Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)

Job Description: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.

Preferred Experience: 8 years required Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures5 years required Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups5 years required Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations5 years required Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques5 years required Knowledge of Microsoft Word5 years required Knowledge of Microsoft Excel3 years required Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements2 years knowledge of Microsoft Teams2 years preferred Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint2 years preferred Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module