IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST OR COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT PROCUREMENT ANALYST.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Administration and Planning Division is responsible for the management and oversight of administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Office of Financial Management, the Office of Purchasing and Contracts, the Office of Operational Services, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

The Office of Purchasing and Contracts serves as the central procurement unit entrusted with overseeing the procurement of goods and services on behalf of the Department of Finance. This office handles the management of the department’s current contract portfolio, including the vital responsibility of ensuring compliance with DOF’s Minority and Woman-Owned Enterprise (M/WBE) program in accordance with the requirements of New York State Law, the New York City Charter, the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules.

The Office of Purchasing and Contracts is seeking an experienced and highly motivated manager to serve as a Director of Purchasing. The Director will supervise and oversee the coordination, planning and implementation of DOF procurement activities from initiation to registration of all Small Purchasing, Intergovernmental, and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)/NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) procurements, including Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) outreach activities, Contract Modifications & other contract management actions. Reporting to the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer, the selected candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Manage and review daily activities of purchasing staff for effectiveness, efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with established rules and guidelines; prepare and monitor weekly reports.
- Draft/review procurement documents to ensure conformity to agency's requirements and City mandates.
- Interact with department heads on project planning & development of procurements and provide instructions in the general preparation of requisitions.
- Coordinate with program personnel to ensure that user needs are satisfied in a timely, cost-effective manner, and that technical specifications are in compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Interact with vendors, for negotiation of terms & conditions, pricing, and ensure that procurement documents are clearly understood by vendors/contractors.
- Consult with and advise superiors and program personnel on procurement policies and on any problems relating to the procurement of goods and services.
- Enforce and monitor compliance with requirements of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Development Program, Citywide Insurance requirements for vendors, and contractor performance evaluations by DOF project managers.
- Liaise with DOF Budget team, DOF Legal team, MOCS, OMB, Law Department, Comptroller's Office, SBS, Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises Offices as needed to complete agency procurements.
- Analyze existing procurement processes to determine the potential for efficiency improvements.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a 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. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in""1" above.

- Strong knowledge of New York City Charter, the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and Procurement Policy Board Rules. - Experience with City's procurements systems, such as PASSPort, FMS, & DMSS. - Effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communication skills. - Strong organizational skills. - Ability to adapt to a fluid work environment and changing needs and priorities.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.