Position Description:Working under the Director of Contracts, this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist that will be expected to provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs.
- Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs
- Effective coordination and communication with all Stakeholders
- Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
- Compliance wthl all applicable legal requirements and policies/procedures.
- Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution
Minimum Required Qualifications:- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree(4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
- Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
- Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP,and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
- Demonstrate a reliable,responsive,and positive work ethic with th ehighest degree of integrity
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electronic bidding platforms
- Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
- Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
- Knowledge of California Community Colleg eCodes
- Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERPsystem (SAP,Oracle,Workday, etc.).
