Posted August 03, 2026
Lead IT Procurement Officer
S R INTERNATIONAL INC
Jackson, MS, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Lead IT Procurement Officer - MUST RELOCATE ONSITE DAY 1
Job ID: 163902 - Onsite
Client: State of Mississippi - MS – MDHS
Duration: At least 3 Years from projected start date
Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week)
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 2:00 PM
100% Onsite required- should be willing to relocate
Required Skills:
Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+
Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+
Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+
Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+
Experience working in State Government-10+
Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+
Preferred skills:
Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA
Position Description:
Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken
timely with internal/external teams.
• Provide oversight and project management
• Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state
laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
• Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
• Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for
the RFP process.
• Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
• Review/score proposals, bids and quote.
• Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s
Needs.
• Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
• Communicate with the internal user community.
• Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors
Job ID: 163902 - Onsite
Client: State of Mississippi - MS – MDHS
Duration: At least 3 Years from projected start date
Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours / week)
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 2:00 PM
100% Onsite required- should be willing to relocate
Required Skills:
Experience in gathering, documenting and communicating business requirements and/or user stories - 10+
Defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes and workflows - 10+
Experience with organizing project teams and work plans for multiple projects -10+
Experience as a business analyst and/or project manager -10+
Experience working in State Government-10+
Experience creating solicitations to acquire IT software and services -10+
Preferred skills:
Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent Certification-CMPA
Position Description:
Ensure contract management activities for all IT procurement are undertaken
timely with internal/external teams.
• Provide oversight and project management
• Make acquisition of products/services/technical staff in accordance with state
laws and Information Technology Services (ITS) procurement guidelines.
• Research, evaluate and acquire products based on need and solution desired.
• Create Request for Proposals (RFPs) by following the procurement guidelines for
the RFP process.
• Create other solicitations to acquire goods and services.
• Review/score proposals, bids and quote.
• Analyze information to determine the best products and services for the Agency’s
Needs.
• Partner with ITS to obtain oversight and leadership on various IT projects.
• Communicate with the internal user community.
• Communicate with the external vendor community and potential vendors
