Public Sector IT Purchasing & Contracts Lead

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking a skilled IT Purchasing and Contract Coordinator within the DoIT Purchasing Team. The position focuses on formal purchasing, contract negotiations, software licensing, and asset management for IT projects citywide.

You will develop project scopes, draft bid documents, evaluate proposals, and ensure compliance with laws and city guidelines. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of municipal procurement experience, familiarity with IT licenses, and proficiency in ERP systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Public or Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional procurement and contract administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope and specs for IT projects with customers and SMEs.
• Draft/review RFBs, RFPs, RFIs and vendor documents.
• Evaluate proposals, bids and contract terms; negotiate agreements.

Skills

Formal purchasing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Public or Business Administration

Tools

CGI Advantage

Job description

City of Mesa is seeking a skilled IT Purchasing and Contract Coordinator within the DoIT Purchasing Team. The position focuses on formal purchasing, contract negotiations, software licensing, and asset management for IT projects citywide.

You will develop project scopes, draft bid documents, evaluate proposals, and ensure compliance with laws and city guidelines. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of municipal procurement experience, familiarity with IT licenses, and proficiency in ERP systems