Procurement/IT Analyst

Description

Summary:

The Biloxi Housing Authority (“BHA”) is seeking a Procurement/IT Analyst to join our team! The primary purpose of this position is to provide management, coordination, and advisement to the Biloxi Housing Authority’s procurement and information technology functions. With direction from the Director of Housing Operations, the incumbent establishes objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures relating to technology and procurement. This position continuously evaluates, plans, strategizes, assesses, and monitors assigned procurement functions to ensure maximum efficiency.

All activities must support the Biloxi Housing Authority (“BHA” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field and at least three (3) years of experience related to procurement, information technology or business management.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the Housing Authority, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the Authority’s procurement function; oversees purchasing of consumable goods; oversees purchase orders and requisitions; administers and oversees management and administrative contracts for professional services, including requests for proposals and invitations for bids. Ensures that the Authority's best interests are served throughout the procurement process.  
• Ensures all procurement-related procedures and recordkeeping are in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversees outside IT vendor and coordinates vendor tasks with applicable Authority departments.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with all department leaders and their staff to ensure their IT and procurement needs are properly addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepares and monitors IT, contracts and expenditures; partners with department leaders to identify future needs and makes budgetary recommendations.
• Conducts internal studies to ensure best practices are in place for procurement and IT. Successfully studies, documents, and recommends modifications to assigned areas. 
• Ensures IT is properly inventoried.
• Prepares recurring and special reports as requested by the Director of Housing Operations and/or Executive Director.
• Ensures that the operating procedures for assigned areas are thoroughly documented and revised as necessary.
• Responds to emergency calls after hours and on weekends as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field and at least three (3) years of experience related to procurement, information technology or business management.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which, in the sole determination of the Housing Authority, provides the required knowledge and abilities, may be considered sufficient.