Candidates MUST be local to Austin, TX, be willing to work onsite and complete an onsite interview.
Contract Manage
rTerms: 10 Mo CT (potential to extend
)Location: On-site 4-5 days/week, Austin, TX 7874
4Pay Rate: $40 c2c Ma
xInterview Process: 1 round of interview (on-site
)
Job Responsibiliti
es:In this role, the individual will perform advanced (senior-level) IT sourcing work through the DIR Cooperative Contracts program supporting the mission critical functions of the agency’s IT procurements. Opportunities also include work coordinating sourcing for large scope, high-dollar, and/or multi-award contracts by defining requirements and developing, and evaluating, as well as documenting and implementing process improvements, developing guidelines, policies, and procedures. Duties include sourcing IT commodities and equipment of a specialized or complex nature, including Information Technology related goods and services; complies with current purchasing policies and regulations and ensures state procurement procedures are followed. Additionally, this resource may perform prioritization of work streams and setting standards for achieving IT sourcing operational goals. This is an opportunity to work under limited direction from the Vendor Management and Sourcing Section Director with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgme
nt.
Coordinates IT sourcing activities in accordance with agency policy, state laws and regulations through DIR Cooperative Contracts program on behalf of the Vendor Management and Sourcing sect
ion.Follows departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving sourcing and vendor management program goals; ensures compliance with current procurement and contracting policies, regulations, and procedu
res.Prepares solicitation to include but not limited to requirements for scope of work, specifications, and conditions for new contracts; oversees the distribution and receiving of quote requests to vendors. Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to Vendor Management and Sourcing management and the TxDOT Procurement Divis
ion.Assist in providing customer consultation, evaluates customer requirements, and advises in the development of specifications to achieve optimal balance between best value and cost savings; includes conducting customer workgroups to gather input for use in developing requireme
nts.
Must
Have:8+ Years of Experienc
e in:
-Developing and implementing sourcing and vendor management-related processes, participating in, and developing solicitations, managing procurement projects, interacting with business units and legal counsel, conducting vendor discussions, and developing and administering con
tracts
-In-depth knowledge of state of Texas procurement laws, regulations, procedures, and contract management guid
elines.Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, purchasing sources, prices, market factors, product characteristics and technical specific
ations.Knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques, of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of federal or state
funds.Knowledge of sourcing and vendor management prin
ciples.
Pr
eferred:8+ years of experi