Senior Associate Director, Procurement Reform

City of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is New York City’s central oversight and service agency for procurement. MOCS manages the full procurement lifecycle citywide from planning and solicitation through contracting and vendor payment. Each year, City agencies procure billions of dollars in goods and services from a diverse vendor community representing a wide range of industries. MOCS is committed to ensuring that the City’s procurement process is fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective. The agency advances this mission through the use of end-to-end technology solutions, expanded public access to procurement data, and direct engagement with agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders. MOCS also partners closely with City agencies to identify opportunities for policy and process reform, reducing administrative burden while increasing the positive impact of City services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer. The Procurement Operations Division is composed of task forces that support mayoral agencies across all industry categories. These teams work to optimize procurement processes by: Supporting agency and vendor onboarding, including nonprofits and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), to the Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PASSPort) Advancing policy initiatives that promote fair, responsible, and timely procurement Facilitating sourcing, contracting, and financial transactions Providing responsive customer support to agencies and vendors In addition, MOCS conducts reviews of construction contracts to ensure compliance with applicable City, State, and Federal procurement rules, statutes, and Comptroller Directives. The Senior Associate Director, Procurement Reform plays a key leadership role in advancing citywide procurement reform initiatives. This position leads teams, advises agencies on procurement strategy, evaluates complex procurements, and supports policy and operational improvements that enhance transparency, accountability, and performance across the City’s contracting ecosystem.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; and (6) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in contracting or procurement, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
Managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and working independently with strong attention to detail
Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Analyzing data, synthesizing complex information, and developing actionable recommendations
Building relationships quickly and fostering positive, collaborative team dynamics
Leading and managing staff, including defining roles, recruiting, training, coaching, and supporting professional development
Facilitating cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team building
Serving as a project manager for complex initiatives, adjusting scope and timelines as needed
Maintaining accurate records, protocols, and knowledge bases
Representing MOCS in executive and interagency forums, conveying priorities and incorporating stakeholder feedback
Coordinating with administrative partners on human resources and operational matters

Responsibilities

Lead and manage an internal team supporting citywide efforts to design and implement challenge-based procurements, from defining challenge scopes to assisting agencies in developing methods to assess feasibility under the Demonstration Project procurement framework.
Review procurement business workflows across mayoral agencies and recommend revisions or reforms that enhance transparency, accountability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Support the development and execution of MOCS-led procurements, providing strategic, operational, and policy guidance.
Investigate and analyze complex procurements and contracts, collaborating with internal MOCS teams to ensure compliance, alignment, and effective outcomes.
Develop research plans and recommend strategies to identify, prevent, and address fraud or mismanagement within the City’s procurement and contracting processes; implement approved strategies as appropriate.
Serve as a PASSPort and procurement subject matter expert and trusted policy advisor to City agencies.
Assist agencies with procurement planning, strategic sourcing, and financial transaction management.
Represent MOCS at conferences, webinars, and professional forums related to procurement, contracting, and supply chain best practices.
Enhance the impact of agency-wide initiatives through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen expertise in procurement, technology, government operations, public policy, and people and change management.
Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned in support of agency priorities.