IT Procurement Section Chief

Administration, Department of

IT Procurement Section Chief – Career Executive
Job Announcement Code(s): 18-01146

Position Summary:

This position supervises and provides direction for the State Bureau of Procurement’s (SBOP) Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Sourcing Section. Responsibilities include recommending and development of purchasing policy, procedures and guidelines to ensure value, consistency, and statewide coordination; program planning, evaluation, and implementation; and modification of policies as needed. Serve as bureau liaison to state agencies, university campuses, providing advice and support; and the vendor community, conducting outreach programs. Assist with the bureau’s internal purchasing training. The position supervises purchasing activities for all state agencies and university campuses for commodities and services in accordance with statutes and administrative code and recommends policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure cost effective, consistent and coordinated procurements. To view the complete position description, please click here.

Special Notes:

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have experience in personnel supervision and management, contract management (e.g. develop, maintain, interpret, renew, amend or similar), and procurement/sourcing/supply chain management.

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience developing/administering procurement & acquisition policies and procedures and procurement market analysis (e.g. performance, trends, forecasting, or similar).