Lead IT Procurement Officer

Jobtailor; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mississippi is seeking an experienced IT procurement leader to oversee enterprise technology procurement activities, including creating solicitations and RFPs, and coordinating with stakeholders and vendors through the full lifecycle. The role requires deep knowledge of Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines, with a track record of managing multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition.

CMPA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience creating IT solicitations, RFPs, and procuring IT software and services.
• Knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, vendor management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience evaluating proposals, bids, and vendor responses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement lifecycle for enterprise technology initiatives.
• Create IT solicitations and RFPs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful procurement outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines.
• Support multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition.

Skills

IT Procurement

Contract Management

Vendor Management

Business Analysis

Project Management

Requirements Documentation

RFP Development

Procurement Processes

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Education

CMPA Certification

Job description

• Oversee IT procurement and contract management activities for enterprise technology initiatives
• Manage the procurement lifecycle
• Create IT solicitations and RFPs
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors
• Ensure compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines
• Support multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories
• 10+ years defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows
• 10+ years organizing project teams, work plans, and supporting multiple IT projects
• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager
• 10+ years of experience working within State Government
• 10+ years creating IT solicitations, RFPs, and procuring IT software and services
• Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, vendor management, and stakeholder communication
• Experience evaluating proposals, bids, and vendor responses
• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification (preferred)
• Knowledge of Mississippi State procurement laws and ITS procurement guidelines (preferred)
• Experience supporting enterprise IT procurement initiatives (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in IT procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and guidelines. Proven ability to manage the procurement lifecycle and support multiple IT projects through effective stakeholder communication and vendor management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Procurement Management
• Contract Management
• Business Analysis
• Project Management
• Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Business Requirements Documentation
• User Stories Development
• IT Solicitations Creation
• RFP Development
• Vendor Management
• Proposal Evaluation
• Procurement Processes
• Workflow Organization
• Stakeholder Communication
• Project Team Organization

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent

Industry Keywords

• Mississippi State Procurement Laws
• ITS Procurement Guidelines
• Enterprise IT Procurement
• State Government Experience
• IT Project Support