The Department of Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking a Technology Purchasing & Contracting Administrator. This position is responsible for IT procurement and contracting, which includes the acquisition of information technology goods and services.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position may be eligible for telework, after initial training is complete.IT purchasing, purchasing, contracting, computer science, information technology, vendor, computer purchasing
This position is classified as aTechnology Procurement Administratorby the Department of Human Resources.
This position,Technology Purchasing & Contracting Administrator(#49521), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact James Meyers atjames.meyers@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Work is performed primarily in a normal office setting. However, incumbents may be required to visit state agencies and vendors.. Incumbents must have access to private vehicle for such occasions. Resolution of serious disagreements between purchaser and vendor may be required.
Associates degree or higher in computer science, information technology, business management or related field AND three (3) years or more of experience in a procurement and contract related field where the procurement and contract processes are the primary job responsibilities.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more of experience in a procurement and contract related field where the procurement and contract processes are the primary job responsibilities.
OR
Professional certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
Bachelor's degree.
General knowledge of IT equipment types.
Experience with IT procurement.
Experience in a government setting.
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
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