The Candidate will be part of the CPA Contract Administration and Procurement (CAP) team, performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.

The Candidate will perform these tasks:

· Coordinate the preparation, review, tracking, and processing of purchase orders.

· Provide consultation to business users and technical resources for major information technology solicitations.

· Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.

· Develops solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.

· Review the preparation and distribution of bid invitations to vendors.

· Facilitate meetings and perform problem resolution.

· Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.

· Review or prepare the delivery of statutorily required reports.

· Monitor the requisitions and orders of merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.

· Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement.

​​​​​​​CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to:

· Work independently in a diverse team environment with on-site and remote teams.

· Lead or attend meetings with business users to coordinate activities.

· Lead evaluations for major solicitations.

· Multi-task with a willingness to put in extra efforts when necessary.

· Identify problems and propose innovative solutions.

· Communicate complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Participate and/or lead in project management, coordination, planning, and scheduling with CPA staff.

· Follow written standards and procedures as well as work independently.

· Keep management informed of status of on activities through accurate, timely, and appropriate reporting.

Must have:

· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Strong research and problem-solving skills.

Must perform other related work as assigned

Onsite Requirement:The Candidate will be onsite at least three days a week. Telework schedule for remaining two days a week must be pre-approved by Direct Supervisor.

Candidates submitted MUST have a current Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures

5

Required

Knowledge of Texas state procurement laws and statutes

5

Required

Knowledge of Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other supply sources

5

Required

Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multiple subject matter groups

5

Required

Experience in leading major information technology solicitation meetings and evaluations

5

Required

Experience in contract negotiation strategies and techniques

5

Required

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

5

Required

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

3

Required

Knowledge of security policy, procedures, and requirements

1

Required

Certified Contract Texas Developer (CTCD)

2

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Teams

2

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint

2

Preferred

Knowledge of Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Purchasing Module

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Pocurement laws and statutes: 10 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing and procurement methods: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CTCD(Certified Contract Texas Developer) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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