IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Looking to take the next step in your IT career?

We currently have an opening for an IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Are you a tech-savvy individual with a passion for sourcing and negotiating? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for developing innovative strategies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

In this role as an IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for IT goods and services, including contract administration, vendor management, and negotiations of new IT contracts and ongoing management of existing IT contracts. You will serve as the single point of contact with Agency users, Statewide Procurement, N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) review offices, and vendors. You will report to an IT Contracts & Strategic Sourcing Manager who reports directly to the Chief Procurement Officer.

As an IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with a team of talented professionals. You will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering results that exceed expectations. You will have the chance to develop your skills and grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Developing and implementing the sourcing strategy for IT goods and services in the area of oversight

• Supporting and developing of cross-functional teams

• Managing ongoing vendor relationships and driving reporting and tracking of contracts utilized by the State

• Establishing metrics, processes and procedures and oversight management model required to ensure optimum vendor delivery, service, quality and pricing

• Monitoring vendor contracts to ensure terms and conditions are met

About the Organization

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

As NCDIT's services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive Order 158). Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience developing, editing, reviewing, and/or revising IFBs (Invitation for Bid), RFQs (Request for Quote), and/or RFPs (Request for Proposal) of varying complexity

• Experience negotiating contracts and/or RFP documents

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Ariba ERP experience using the sourcing module or other similar ERP experience

• North Carolina Contract Manager (NCCM) or similar certification

• Extensive legal background involving IT products including licensing agreements, security and privacy issue

Bachelor's Degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible experience in the area of procurement specifically related to strategic sourcing, including experience with vendor management, solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts,

or

Associate degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of procurement specifically related to strategic sourcing, including experience with vendor management, solicitation, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

NCDIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• The Department of Information Technology will not accept "See Resume" or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.

• Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.

• Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the "Certificates and Licenses" section.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members       

REMOTE WORK:

We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles, thus NCDIT offers robust work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service

• Twelve (12) holidays/year

• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year

• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely

• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service

• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC?
• NC OSHR: Benefits
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link above (on the Government Jobs website) or visit  https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/northcarolina to complete an on-line application.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact:

NCDIT Human Resources

Tajia Brown

Tajia.Brown@nc.gov

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.