VSP - IT Sr Procurement Officer

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

VSP IT Sr. Procurement Officer

Complete Description

Virginia State Police (VSP) is looking for a Purchasing Analyst to perform Information Technology (IT) and other types of procurements who has 2years of IT procurement experience. The incumbent will develop and execute IT sourcing strategies for services and goods; identify solutions to IT procurement business problems and facilitate the process of evaluating negotiating and selecting IT solutions that provide the best valuein accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia VITA and VSP policies and requirements.. This is an expertlevel professional purchasing position. Candidates for this position should have considerable knowledge of state procurement policies for the purchase of Information Technology and NonInformation Technology goods and services; skills in operating computers and using MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and the use of the states eVA procurement system; demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations policies and procedures; ability to plan organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong communication skills orally and in writing in English; excellent organization skills including the ability to maintain procurement files contract files and related records; ability to work independently managing own time and work. Candidates should have experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs) Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and other contractual documents conducting vendor negotiations and administrating contracts. Candidates should have demonstrated experience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services analyzing data and developing reports; procuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurements; and advising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes responsibilities issues and matters. Candidates should highlight procurement experience and certifications. For example experience with public procurement contracting laws and state regulations; experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements service contracts business writing and fiscal procedures; certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO); certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB); experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government. The incumbent must work fulltime onsite at VSP headquarters North Chesterfield with the potential of partial telework in the future

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs) Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and other contractual documents Required 5 Years experience in conducting vendor negotiations and administrating contracts. Required 5 Years experience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services analyzing data and developing reports Required 5 Years procuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurements Required 5 Years advising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes responsibilities issues and matters Required 5 Years Candidates should highlight procurement experience and certifications Required 5 Years experience with public procurement contracting laws and state regulations Required 5 Years experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements service contracts business writing and fiscal procedures Required 5 Years certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO); Required 5 Years certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Required 5 Years experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government Required 5 Years

Questions

Description Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment Question 2 Please list candidates email address. Question 3 Is your candidate comfortable interviewing ONSITE If not DO NOT SUBMIT!!! Question 4 Is your candidate comfortable working ONSITE from Day 1 If not DO NOT SUBMIT!!!