Lead IT Procurement Officer

S R International

  • Jackson, Mississippi
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Job Title: Lead IT Procurement Officer- MUST RELOCATE ONSITE DAY 1 Job ID: 163902 - Onsite Client: State of Mississippi- MS – MDHS Duration: At least 3 Years from projected start date Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211 Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week) Closing Date: 8/5/2026 2:00 PM 100% Onsite required- should be willing to relocate Required Skills: Experience in gathering, documentin g and communicating business requirements and/or user stories- 10+ Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows- 10+ Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects- 10+ Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager- 10+ Experience working in State Government-10+ Experience creating sol icitations to acquire IT software and services- 10+ Preferred skills: Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA Position Description: Ensure contract management activitie s for all IT procureme nt are undertaken timely with internal/external teams. • Provide oversight and project management • Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJackson, Mississippi

    Description

    Job Title: Lead IT Procurement Officer- MUST RELOCATE ONSITE DAY 1
    Job ID: 163902 - Onsite
    Client: State of Mississippi- MS – MDHS
    Duration: At least 3 Years from projected start date
    Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
    Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week) 
    Closing Date:  8/5/2026 2:00 PM
    100% Onsite required- should be willing to relocate 
    Required Skills:
    Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories- 10+
    Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows- 10+
    Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects- 10+
    Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager- 10+
    Experience working in State Government-10+
    Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services- 10+
    Preferred skills:
    Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA
    Position Description:
    Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken
    timely with internal/external teams.
    • Provide oversight and project management
    • Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state
    laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
    • Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
    • Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for
    the RFP process.
    • Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
    • Review/score proposals, bids and quote.
    • Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s
    Needs.
    • Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
    • Communicate with the internal user community.
    • Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors

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