Lead IT Procurement Officer
S R International • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Client: Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS)
Location: Jackson, MS (100% Onsite)
Duration: 3+ Years
Work Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hrs/week)
Work Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
Closing Date: August 5, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Position OverviewThe Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is seeking an experienced Lead IT Procurement Officer to oversee IT procurement and contract management activities for enterprise technology initiatives. This role is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle, creating IT solicitations and RFPs, coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring compliance with Mississippi state procurement laws and ITS guidelines, and supporting multiple IT projects from planning through acquisition.
Note: This position requires a fingerprint background screening, which may take up to one month to complete. Candidates should currently be employed or available to start after the background process is completed. Please do not resign from your current position until fingerprint clearance is received.Required Skills
- 10+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and communicating business requirements and/or user stories
- 10+ years defining and documenting business requirements, user stories, processes, and workflows
- 10+ years organizing project teams, work plans, and supporting multiple IT projects
- 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager
- 10+ years of experience working within State Government
- 10+ years creating IT solicitations, RFPs, and procuring IT software and services
- Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement processes, vendor management, and stakeholder communication
- Experience evaluating proposals, bids, and vendor responses
- Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent (CMPA) certification
- Knowledge of Mississippi State procurement laws and ITS procurement guidelines
- Experience supporting enterprise IT procurement initiatives
Flexible work from home options available.
About SR International INC.
SR International has been a leading name among the IT consulting companies with offices in US and India. For past 16 years, our industry experience and domain knowledge have enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers.Who We Are
We Are Leading IT Based Solution Providers
Today, the world of business information represents the realization of our collective efforts toward improving the future. Held only by the limits of our imagination, the business world is accelerating at an ever-increasing pace. Imagine a better way of doing business, of implementing the perfect software, of refining practice or business integration. All it takes are benchmark standards in service, support, and technical know-how, which have been our bread and butter.Our Vision. Established in 2002, SR International Inc is one of the fastest growing and reputed provider of Information Technology Services and Solutions in the USA. Since our inception, we have been a trusted IT partner for our clients. We take pride in our highly skilled IT Resources and unique engagement model. We have been consistently delivering on our promises as a high-performance team. Our expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobility, Web Technologies, ERP and CRM are second to none. Our industry-leading flagship product iMathSmart is re-defining math learning experience for school students.
Career At SR International
At SR International, we treat our consultants like family. Our business and our reputation have been built and maintained by quality resources working onboard, so it’s important for us to maintain the quality resource pool.More live procurement_manager roles
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