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, accu***ly, 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

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

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 **s, 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.

 The Candidate will perform other related work as assigned.

   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

Indotronix is an Equal Opportunity Employer