iZeal, Inc. is currently seeking an IT Purchasing Analyst for our client's requirements. The salary depends on experience.
Position: IT Purchasing Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes assigned requisitions of various goods and services (to include hardware/software), procures same in compliance with the current policies and procedures using all methods of procurement.
- Develops recommendations to management when exceptions to policy are necessary.
- Develops and maintains various types ofcontractual agreements/term contracts for professional and non-professionalservices, and goods in compliance with the Authorities policies and procedures.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions, proposed changes and/or drafting acceptable alternate language, including coordination with management and under the supervision of University Legal Counsel
- Negotiate with vendors to achieve the best value for the Commonwealth.
- Provides assistance to management as needed. Assists employees in the proper procurement process. Provides frequent updates of procurement status.
- Provide thorough information and recommendations to all appropriate stakeholders concerning product and service availability, sources of supply, known vendor performance, pricing, available cooperative contracts, and alternatives.
- Answer end user questions related to department processes and requirements.
- Analyze and evaluate highly technical procurements, communicate results, and make recommendations and decisions in partnership with internal/external stakeholders, subject matter experts, and Office of the Attorney General.
- Experience in managing procurement related activities, including applying state and local procurement laws, regulations and practices.
- Certification as Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO).
- Experience in oversight of various procurement methods, including Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Information (RFI), Statements of Work (SOW), IT Joint and Cooperative procurements and/or Sole Source procurements.
- Experience in Cardinal and/or Electronic Virginia (eVA).
Required Skills:
- 5 years of experience managing goods and services procurements in a large, multi-dimensional business environment.
- 5 years of extensive experience in the use ofcomputer and software (MicrosoftOffice) applications,
- 5 years of experience Customer Service to broad audiences; professional, vendors and executives.
- 5 years of Commonwealth of VA Procurement knowledge and experience.
- 1 year in Use of eVA ordering system.
- 1 year experience with the Cardinal System.
- General knowledge of accounting and financial management.
Educational Qualification: Minimum Bachelor's in Computer Science & Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
Charitha Ch || IT Recruiter iZeal, Inc.