Procurement Director

Job Summary

The City University of New York is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Director to oversee the Procurement Office, reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and working closely with the Assistant Vice President for Planning and Budget and Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of tax levy and non-tax levy purchases, including developing bid specifications, advertising in the NYS Contract Reporter, and negotiating contracts with vendors through various procurement methods such as Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Expressions of Interest.
• Develops and implements project-based procurement solicitations, contracts, and task order documents with stakeholders and legal, and forwards to prospective bidders/proposers, which will also include the tasks of encumbering contracts and the creation of purchase orders.
• Prepares, analyzes and oversees the evaluation and award processes for IFBs and RFPs, and participate in contract negotiations and other solicitation forms.
• Participate in strategic planning and process re-engineering; assess outcomes and provide recommendations for resource allocation.
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders across various levels, including program, legal, finance/budget, IT services, vendor integrity, other colleges, oversight agencies, and vendors, ensuring effective and timely vendor awards and support services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and training materials for CUNYFirst, NYS Financial System, and other tools essential for executing strategic initiatives in the e-Procurement environment.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, the College's academic and operations teams, University General Counsel's Office, and the Central Office of Facility Planning and Construction Management to support procurement needs and strategic goals.
• On-campus presence is required for essential duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline or related field and eight years' related experience required.
• The following qualifications are preferred:
  • Master's Degree in business discipline or related field
  • Knowledge of NY City and State procurement policies
  • Experience with E-Commerce
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning System, the State Financial System, and the New York City Financial Management System
  • Effective leadership capabilities and collaborative work style
  • Strong analytical, supervisory and communication skills
  • Proficiency with relevant computer-based systems
  • Detailed originated and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
  • Availability to work evening and weekend hours as required

About the College:

The City University of New York is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College's mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they'll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

The College's 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

The College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.