IT Procurement Strategist — Public Sector

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC); Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Water is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to lead IT procurement, analyze bids, and negotiate contracts. The role spans planning, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with policies.

You will guide IT acquisitions, provide strategic recommendations, and support complex procurement projects aligned with Valley Water’s objectives, while contributing to performance reporting and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience analyzing complex procurement processes.
• Experience writing Invitations to Bid or RFps for IT procurements.
• Experience negotiating and administering IT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end IT procurement process ensuring compliance.
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer IT contracts.
• Provide training on procurement methods and procedures.
• Evaluate bids and make vendor recommendations.
• Develop strategic procurement plans for IT acquisitions.

Skills

Procurement analysis

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Procurement software tools

Job description

Valley Water is seeking a Senior Management Analyst to lead IT procurement, analyze bids, and negotiate contracts. The role spans planning, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with policies.

You will guide IT acquisitions, provide strategic recommendations, and support complex procurement projects aligned with Valley Water’s objectives, while contributing to performance reporting and stakeholder communication.