Job Title : IT Sr. Procurement Officer Location: Richmond, VA, Hybrid, Onsite

Rate : Best competitive rate

INPERSON INTERVIEW ONLY , LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Virginia State Police (VSP) is looking for a Purchasing Analyst to perform Information Technology (IT) and other types of procurements who has 2+years 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 expert-level professional purchasing position. Candidates for this position should have considerable knowledge of state procurement policies for the purchase of Information Technology and Non-Information Technology goods and services; skills in operating computers and using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the use of the state's 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 full-time onsite at VSP headquarters, North Chesterfield, with the potential of partial telework in the future

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experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents,Required5Yearsexperience in conducting vendor negotiations, and administrating contracts.Required5Yearsexperience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services, analyzing data, and developing reportsRequired5Yearsprocuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurementsRequired5Yearsadvising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes, responsibilities, issues, and mattersRequired5YearsCandidates should highlight procurement experience and certificationsRequired5Yearsexperience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulationsRequired5Yearsexperience with complex requirements and technology related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal proceduresRequired5Yearscertification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO);Required5Yearscertification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)Required5Yearsexperience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state governmentRequired5Years