The New York City Employees’ Retirement System seeks an Agency Chief Contracting Officer.

The Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), under the direction of the Director of Human Resources and Administration, with broad latitude for independent and un-reviewed judgment, action and decision-making, will be responsible for directing and managing agency procurement functions in accordance with the New York City Charter and Procurement Policy Board Rules (PPB). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Draft and update agency procurement policy
- Ensure comprehensive training of procurement staff
- Liaison between Procurement and Legal to ensure Legal receives all info needed to draft and negotiate contracts
- Participate in Procurement and Contract Management software project, including vendor selection and implementation
- Assess compliance with Procurement Policies and Procedures Board (PPB) Rules and city contracting and procurement best practices and suggest improvements/implement changes
- Advise on the most efficient methods of procurement, assist in the development of specifications to minimize cycle times, operating costs, and ensure continuity of operations
- Advise executives and staff as needed on all procurement matters, Local Laws, City administrative requirements, and Procurement Policies and Procedures Board (PPB) rules regarding purchasing/contracting operation; standard operating procedures; disseminate alerts and updates in procurement-related laws
- Track all contracts to ensure timely and proper review, approval and registration
- Direct the timely performance of audits of contracts and purchasing procedures to ensure optimal efficiency and compliance
- Run and analyze data reports on volume and processing time of work and implement business processes to minimize transaction time where necessary
- Responsible for agency’s strategic plan goals around vendor management and contract lifecycle including ensuring that vendors meet all contractual requirements
- Draft and edit intricate and significant solicitation documents

This position requires confidence, independent action, initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. A well-suited candidate can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas for dealing with them. Must be a collaborator who is pragmatic and focused.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time, satisfactory, professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Possession of the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certificate issued by the National Institute of Government Purchasing may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.

- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract close-out across all procurement methodologies - Excellent written and verbal communications skills - Effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize, manage time, and engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment - Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills - Excellent attention to detail and organization - Ability to recognize and adjust to change - Collaborative nature while remaining action-oriented - Must have an in-depth knowledge of the City’s procurement policies and rules as well as knowledge of federal and state grant procurement requirements.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.