Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

New York State Homes & Community Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Office of Professional Services to support contracts and administration. You will assist the Vice President of Contracts and Administration with professional services procurements, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and related procurements from end to end, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.

You will maintain procurement records, monitor performance, assist with minority and women-owned business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and transferable skills.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and documentation abilities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with proven ability to manage complex workloads.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sole/Single Source procurements, and other related procurements end-to-end (80% of workload).
• Create and maintain accurate procurement records and databases.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance; assist with contract modifications and amendments.
• Assist with minority/women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned business matters; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Office of Professional Services to support contracts and administration. You will assist the Vice President of Contracts and Administration with professional services procurements, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and related procurements from end to end, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.

You will maintain procurement records, monitor performance, assist with minority and women-owned business