Strategic Procurement Manager

Borough of Manhattan Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) invites applications for a Finance Manager. The role oversees procurement activities, budget controls and contract administration, reporting to the Director of Procurement.

The position requires a strong background in public sector procurement, policy compliance, and vendor management within a large college setting. BMCC offers a dynamic, diverse urban environment in downtown Manhattan with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the department by reviewing and assigning requisitions in CUNYBuy to Buyers; review requisition documentation, correspond with the requisition creators to ensure that all purchase requisitions are processed accurately, timely and in compliance with the City of New York, State of New York and University policies and regulations.
• Assist in developing bid specifications, advertising in City Record and the NYS Contract Reporter, negotiating contracts with vendors through various procurement methods such as Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Price Requests Documents for Software (PRDS), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other procurement projects.
• Release of IFB/PRDS/RFP and conduct vendor site-visits, issue addendums and publicly open bids.
• Manage Board Resolutions and Contract packages for tax levy, non-tax levy projects & RFPs.
• Interact with CUNY Legal and The New York City Comptrollers’ Office for Community College Contract Registration
• Advocate for the use of MWBE vendors in accordance with CUNY policies.
• Advise internal customers with regards to technology and equipment products available under NYS OGS, NYC and CUNY contracts.
• Working with vendors, ensure that new vendor documentation is submitted to Central Office; act as a liaison between the Procurement Office, end users, vendors and CUNY Vendor Management Unit.
• Evaluate current purchasing procedures and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports to track progress of purchase requisitions.
• Provide training and technical assistance to the College community about procurement regulations and procedures
• Assist the Director with various projects; may act in the absence of the Director.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) invites applications for a Finance Manager. The role oversees procurement activities, budget controls and contract administration, reporting to the Director of Procurement.

The position requires a strong background in public sector procurement, policy compliance, and vendor management within a large college setting. BMCC offers a dynamic, diverse urban environment in downtown Manhattan with opportunities for professional growth and