Vendor Liaison - Procurement Specialist 5 - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pThe Department of Administrative Services (DAS) - Procurement is seeking a motivated and collaborativestrongnbsp;Vendor Liaison (Procurement Specialist 5)./strong The ideal candidate will have strong experience in vendor management and a solid understanding of procurement processes. This role includes the responsibilities listed below, as well as other assigned duties:brbrnbsp;• This role holds primary responsibility for developing and maintaining vendor relationships. Key responsibilities encompass fostering effective communication and collaborative partnerships with both incumbent and prospective vendors, ensuring their comprehensive onboarding and understanding of payment protocols and contractual agreements, and providing educational resources regarding engagement with State procurement.nbsp;brbr• The position involves measuring vendor performance against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategically addressing any performance deficiencies to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Additionally, it will be involved in the analysis of spend data to identify potential contracting opportunities and to inform the development of overarching vendor strategies.nbsp;brbr• A critical dimension of this role is to connect potential vendors with the right agencies. This includes ensuring cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and streamlined access to essential resources. The applicant is expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards and to actively champion transparency, equity, and inclusive practices, particularly in support of small and diverse businesses.nbsp;brbr• Finally, the role involves providing comprehensive support throughout the entire procurement lifecycle, from initial needs assessment and solicitation development through negotiation, contract award, and post-award administration. This requires close collaboration with agency stakeholders to align procurement strategies with statewide priorities and to ensure strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and Central Procurement policies. This highly visible function directly contributes to the overall effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of public purchasing by leveraging market intelligence, data-driven insights, and expert negotiation skills to secure advantageous terms for the State.brbrp id="isPasted"strongBenefits:/strong/ppAt the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:/pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liPaid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year./liliGreat Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options./liliRetirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan./liliFlexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)./liliLife Insurance: Free Life Insurance./liliSupport: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs./li/ulpTo learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit ournbsp;a href="https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits"benefits webpage./a/pbrspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"strongWhy You’ll Love Working With Us/strong/spanspan style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"nbsp;At DAS, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team that values innovation, professionalism, and collaboration. This role offers the chance to shape procurement practices that benefit agencies statewide and help ensure public funds are spent wisely and responsibly./spanbrbr/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:nbsp;brbr1) Nine years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms.nbsp;brbr2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms.nbsp;brbr3) A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.nbsp;brbr4) All of the following (a, b, and c):nbsp;/spandiv style="margin-left: 20px;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"a. Three years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms; andnbsp;/span/divdiv style="margin-left: 20px;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience; andnbsp;/span/divdiv style="margin-left: 20px;"span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience.brnbsp;/span/divspan style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist 4.brbrFor additional information click on thisnbsp;a href="https://das.iowa.gov/media/4913/download?inline=" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://das.iowa.gov/media/4913/download?inline="link to view the job description/a/span/p