Procurement Lead, Public Finance – Higher Ed

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,815 - 90,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Pension benefits

Tuition waivers

Paid time off

Job summary

A public university in New York is looking for a Finance Procurement Specialist. In this full-time role, you will supervise procurement staff, manage vendor negotiations, and improve procurement efficiency. Ideally, you have a Bachelor's degree and experience in public sector procurement. The salary range is between $70,815 and $90,838, with comprehensive benefits including health plans and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience in supervising staff is preferred.
• Understanding of NYC, NYS procurement process and finance law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate unit staff assignments.
• Create actionable procurement project plans.
• Analyze current purchasing procedures for efficiencies.
• Coordinate vendor registration processes.
• Negotiate with vendors and prepare documentation.

Skills

Supervision

Procurement Process Coordination

Vendor Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CUNYfirst/CUNYBuy

Job description

A public university in New York is looking for a Finance Procurement Specialist. In this full-time role, you will supervise procurement staff, manage vendor negotiations, and improve procurement efficiency. Ideally, you have a Bachelor's degree and experience in public sector procurement. The salary range is between $70,815 and $90,838, with comprehensive benefits including health plans and tuition waivers.