IT Procurement Officer

Seeking an IT Procurement Officer to manage government purchasing workflows, vendor sourcing, credit card reconciliations, and contract compliance. This position ensures all IT-related procurements align with state/federal regulations, budget allocations, and departmental guidelines. < data-path-to-node=”14” dir=”ltr”>Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Transaction Processing: Issue purchase orders, process requisitions, code vouchers, perform Accounts Payable invoice processing, and complete monthly pCard (credit card) reconciliations.
• Vendor Sourcing & Specifications: Write competitive product/service specifications, research vendors, evaluate pricing, and negotiate or utilize cooperative agreements (such as NASPO).
• Contract & Inventory Management: Monitor contract timelines/expirations, track supplier shipments, maintain supply/equipment inventories, and tag state property.
• Discrepancy Resolution & Audit: Research ordering errors, resolve vendor disputes/grievances, and audit purchases for budget and regulatory compliance.

• Government Purchasing Experience: 5+ years of hands-on government purchasing and procurement experience.
• Financial & ERP Systems: High proficiency working in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and managing high-volume data entry and transaction processing.
• Procurement Operations: Proven expertise in pCard procedures, voucher coding, purchase order generation, and AP invoice processing.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Strong skills in resolving vendor discrepancies, identifying ordering errors, and drafting service contracts.

< data-path-to-node=”18” dir=”ltr”>Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with NASPO or cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Experience supporting IT-specific procurement and technical equipment sourcing.