IT Purchasing Specialist
Working under the Director of Contracts, this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist that will be expected to provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs
- Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders
- Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
- Compliance with all applicable legal requirements and policies/procedures
- Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution
Minimum required qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
- Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
- Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
- Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with electronic bidding platforms
- Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
- Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
- Knowledge of California Community College Codes
- Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)