Senior Procurement Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Accessibility accommodations on demand

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of City Planning seeks a Senior Procurement Analyst to handle procurement requests, draft specifications, and manage contracts in PASSPort and FMS. You will work under the Agency Chief Contracting Officer to ensure adherence to PPB Rules and city directives.

The role includes reviewing bids, coordinating with fiscal and business units, and maintaining procurement records. A remote work option up to 2 days weekly is available, with emphasis on data analysis and

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in procurement, contract negotiation/management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement rules and city/county directives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement requests to determine appropriate methods and ensure detail accuracy.
• Support agencies to meet purchasing needs in compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with Fiscal and business units to address funding and technical requirements.
• Process purchases using PASSPort, FMS, and related portals.
• Draft specifications and RFPs ensuring conformity to mandates.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders, amendments, and renewals.
• Perform data entry, maintain procurement trackers, and generate reports.
• Manage MWBE compliance and contract performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Associate degree or 60 semester credits with 12 months procurement experience

Two years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent

Combination of education and experience as described

Job description

• Job Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 69,736 - USD 100,000

Job Description

THE AGENCY
The Department of City Planning (DCP) plans for the future of New York City, working to create thriving and dynamic neighborhoods with access to housing and jobs, resilient infrastructure, and a vibrant public realm. The Department engages communities to develop inclusive plans, expands housing access and economic opportunity, and plans for long-term sustainability.

DCP supports the City Planning Commission in its annual review of hundreds of land use applications. The Department also advises on citywide strategic and capital planning, analyzes data, conducts policy analysis, and creates open data and civic engagement tools. DCP is also the custodian of the official City Map, which designates streets, parks and other public places.

Department of City Planning offers staff meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of New York City and address some of its most pressing challenges. The Department values public service, collaboration, and creativity, and supports professional development. Learn more about DCP and view current job openings at www.nyc.gov/planning.

THE DIVISION
DCP’s Fiscal Division strives to improve the agency’s financial responsibility and operational effectiveness by providing information, analysis, and administrative and technical support to programs and divisions throughout the agency. The Fiscal team’s daily operations include, but are not limited to, procurement, grant management, accounting for both payables and receivables, budgeting and financial reporting.

Within DCP’s Fiscal Division, the Procurement Unit oversees the acquisition of goods and services for programs and teams across the agency, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, laws, and mandates, including but not limited to Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, State and Federal procurement policies, NYC Comptroller Directives, Mayor’s Directives, Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ guidelines, and the City Charter. The Procurement Unit also manages the agency’s existing portfolio of contracts and DCP’s Minority and Women-Owned Enterprise (M/WBE) program.

THE JOB
The Procurement team is seeking to hire an experienced procurement professional who is highly motivated and detail-oriented to serve as a Senior Procurement Analyst. Reporting to the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, the Senior Procurement Analyst will be responsible for processing goods and services requests associated with various procurement methods for divisional needs while adhering to the City's PPB Rules, State and Federal Procurement Rules, and other Citywide Directives.

Under the supervision of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate will be expected to assist the Procurement Division in various procurement functions and special projects including but not limited to:

• Analyzing incoming procurement requests to determine appropriate procurement methods and reviewing request details for accuracy and adequacy.
• Supporting agency business units to meet purchasing needs efficiently and expeditiously, ensuring purchases are made in adherence with internal and external procurement policies and procedures.
• Working closely with Fiscal and business units to address funding needs for purchases and gather technical requirements, respectively.
• Utilizing FMS, PASSPort and OCP Portals to process purchases under New York State Requirement Contracts, New York City Requirement Contracts, Punch-Out (DO1) Catalogs, and/or Micro-purchase orders.
• Drafting specifications/scopes of work; reviewing contract specifications before advertising to ensure conformity to the agency’s requirements and federal/state/city mandates; and ensuring proper content and format of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitation documents.
• Initiating task orders, amendments, new procurement, and renewals in PASSPort.
• Reviewing and approving POs in FMS and managing subcontractor approval process in PASSPort.
• Working with business units to complete contract performance evaluations in PASSPort from initiation and solicitation through evaluation, award, contract development and registration as applicable.
• Processing encumbrance increases and decreases as needed to facilitate payment processing and PO closeouts.
• Corresponding with vendors, obtaining quotes, responding to vendor inquiries, and troubleshooting order issues that may arise.
• Processing p-card purchases in compliance with Citywide P-Card Purchasing Policies and Requirements and performing monthly p-card reconciliations and reporting tasks.
• Performing data entry, maintaining agency procurement trackers and records, and preparing various reports, etc.
• Performing portfolio contract management for agency goods and services, working with end users for adequate procurement planning.
• Assisting with the development and management of DCP’s MWBE Program: monitoring agency contracts for compliance with New York City Local Law 1 (LL1) and Local Law 129 (LL129), working with Program Manages to establish the utilization goals in contracts to meet the requirements of the M/WBE Program and Mayoral Directives, etc.
• Performing other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of all Procurement Policy Board Rules.
• Strong knowledge of City systems including FMS, PASSPort, The City Record Online, Checkbook, etc.
• Experience managing procurements from start to completion.
• Ability to adapt to a fluid work environment and changing needs and priorities.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective, clear and persuasive oral and written communications.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to [e-mail] or call 212-720-3508 at least three business days prior to your arrival.

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Qualifications

1. 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
2. 2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, and 12 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
3. 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
4. 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 or university for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; or

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 "2" above.

Additional Information

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.