IMPORTANT NOTE:
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT 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 Department is seeking to hire an experienced, highly motivated Purchasing Officer in the Office of Purchasing and Contracts (OPC). The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

- Under general supervision and with considerable latitude for independent initiative, procure goods and services, from receipt of purchase request to registration, while complying with the PPB Rules, Comptroller's Directives, Chapter 13 of the City Charter, Agency requirements, and appropriate guidelines.
- Perform all activities associated with various procurement methods, including but not limited to M/WBE Noncompetitive Small Purchase ($1.5M threshold), Intergovernmental, Subscription – PPB Exempt, Sole Source, Required Method, Small Purchase, Micropurchase, and Direct Orders against DCAS & OTI Master Agreements.
- Draft & review procurement documents to ensure conformity to Agency requirements and City mandates.
- Interact with the end users on development of procurements and assist in providing general instructions in 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.
- Conduct due diligence research relating to Contractor's capability and business integrity by processing responsibility determinations.
- Consult with and advise superiors and program personnel on any problems relating to the procurement of goods and services.
- Ensure compliance with requirements of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Development Program & Citywide Insurance requirements for vendors.
- 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 six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under “2” or “3” above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in “1” above.
SPECIAL NOTES:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.

- 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.