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Washington State Department of Licensing IT Vendor Purchasing Specialist in Olympia, Washington
At the* [Department of Licensing (DOL)]{.underline}{rel="nofollow" tabindex="0"}, *we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.
Our Information Services Division (ISD) is recruiting an outgoing IT Vendor Purchasing Specialist to evaluate our hardware and software solutions!
The Department of Licensing is one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers' ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.
*Do you have the talent to assess emerging innovative technology for implementation? If so, we invite you to apply! *
Duties
As the Vendor Purchasing Specialist, you will provide support to a team responsible for identifying the best technology solutions for the Department of Licensing Information Services ecosystem. In this role, you will be responsible for both internal and external procurement of software and hardware solutions. Collaborating closely with our contracts team, you will be involved in purchasing and managing assets for the Information Services Division. Your role will require strong technical knowledge and effective communication skills to establish methods and standards for managing vendors in compliance with state and federal procurement and financial regulations. You will also offer guidance and recommendations to ISD management that align with the agency's business strategy, security requirements, and budget constraints.
Some of the things you will do:
- Identify shared solutions between departments to leverage technology investments.
- Research new and replacement IS products that fit within the existing environment.
- Analyze data to oversee vendor performance.
- Review and update information technology software license renewals to include new compliance standards.