IT Purchasing Analyst

Job Title: IT Purchasing Analyst (Remote)

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2

Interview Type: Webcam

Client: State of Virginia

Note: Candidate MUST be Local and Must be willing to work onsite once a month

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 of contractual agreements/term contracts for professional and non-professional services, 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).

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $29.18 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Contract management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote