IT Purchasing Specialist

Position Description:

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.

• 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 wthl 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 th ehighest 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 Colleg eCodes
  • Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERPsystem (SAP,Oracle,Workday, etc.).