Director of Procurement, Capital Projects

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

3d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT Bargaining Unit: No The Director of Procurement, Capital Projects will manage purchasing operations, including staff, vendor contracts, and compliance with NYS and NYC regulations, high dollar OTPS budgets/spend. The candidate will lead procurement via CUNY First/PeopleSoft/PMWEB, execute RFPs/RFBs and ensure MWBE compliance. The Director of Procurement will manage a procurement team. The Director of Procurement will report to the Executive Director Finance and Administration and will work with different departments when procurement issues arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.
Approximately eight years of relevant procurement experience, with at least 5 years in NYS/NYC public purchasing rules preferred and or in Higher Education
Proficiency in ERP systems (CUNY First/Workday/SFS/PeopleSoft/FMS), along with strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and negotiation skills
Detail oriented and accurate with strong quantitative, financial, and critical analysis skills plus evaluation and research skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, plus negotiation and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish plans, manage a large workload, multiple assignments, conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive office
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work on multiple design and construction projects at one time
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to prioritize competing work
Self and team motivator
Ability to be a team player
Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
Knowledgeable of capital and operating budgets
Alert and observant, and looking for ways to improve processes
Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations

Responsibilities

Manages purchasing staff, ensures proper generation of purchase orders, and oversees the procurement of goods and services
Ensures all purchases follow CUNY, NYC, and NYS regulations. Drafts, negotiates, and manages complex contracts and vendor relationships
Implement e-procurement tools
Liaises with college departments, the General Counsel and government agencies
Ensures compliance with MWBE Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business goals
Directs daily procurement operations, including competitive bidding RFBs, Request for Proposals RFPs, purchase and change orders, agency-wide contracts
Ensures all contracts and procurement actions strictly adhere to City Charter, Procurement Policy Board rules, and oversight agency regulations
Develops and implements purchasing strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and optimize pricing for goods and services
Negotiates prices and terms with vendors, contractors, and suppliers
Provides, analyzes, and reports on procurement metrics
Utilizes NYC City-specific applications such as FMS and PASSPort to analyze spending, manage contracts, and report to senior leadership
Manages, coaches, and trains procurement personnel to ensure efficient procurement processing and adherence to vendor performance standards
Manages substantial Operating and Tax Levy budgets
Oversees Mailroom, Receiving, and Printshop areas