IT Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

The NCDIT-Transportation Business Relations Management and Customer Service unit is seeking a Technical Specialist for the Information Technology Business Office efforts supporting

NCDOT IT

Procurement Services.

• This will be a Hybrid position and must be available to come into the office when needed.
• The candidate must come in to pick up his or her equipment on the first day at own expense.
• The candidate must be currently living in North Carolina.

This contractor serves as an IT Business Office resource and is responsible for the procurement of contract and non-contract goods and services for the agency. Primary responsibilities include obtaining required vendor quotes, processing purchase orders for software, equipment and other commodities as assigned. Prepare and post to the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), the Sourcing Tool, the Contract Workspace, and complete bid solicitations including Request for Quotes (RFQ s), Invitation for Bids (IFB s), Request for Proposals (RFP s), addendum s, amendments, clarifications, and exception documentation. Key areas of responsibility daily for this position include: Extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement of goods and services for governmental agencies to make objective decisions and accurate judgments. Exceptional writing and listening skills are required. Ability to follow instructions explicitly and be detailed-orientated. Working knowledge and experience of state policies and regulations. Procure Information Technology goods/services such as software, equipment and other commodities as assigned. Comprehend, apply, and interpret established rules and regulations, complex technical contract language.

Required / Desired

Skills Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Thorough understanding of large and small-scale purchasing methods and procedures. Required 3 Years Thorough knowledge of RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and Amendments. Required 3 Years Working knowledge of General Statutes, NC Administrative Code, and State IT Term Contracts. Required 3 Years Excellent communication skills, both orally and written. Required 3 Years Can write extensive and complex technical information into specifications as needed according to State and/or project requirements. Required 3 Years Excellent interpersonal skills with all types of personalities. Required 3 Years Committed to meeting all deadlines and maintaining records of complexity and confidential nature. Required 3 Years Questions Description Question 1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? Question 2 Please list candidate s email address. Question 3 Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Question 4 Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? Question 5 Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? Question 6 Candidates submitted above the rate of $77.84 will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement? Question 7 Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement? Question 8 Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of

ITS-009440.

Do you confirm? Question 9 The candidate must be currently living in NC. Please confirm where the candidate is located.