Finance Procurement Director

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools : The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs.

Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS / MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs.

The College also offers six graduate programs : Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations.

Nine out of ten students are members of a racial / ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center.

The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

CUNY York College seeks a highly skilled Procurement Director to oversee the Procurement Office,reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and working closely with the Assistant Vice President for Planning and Budget and Business Manager.

This leadership role is crucial for ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods, services, and equipment, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

The Procurement Director will play a key role in optimizing procurement processes, fostering effective stakeholder relationships, and supporting the College’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee all aspects of tax levy and non-tax levy purchases, including developing bid specifications, advertising in the NYS Contract Reporter, and negotiating contracts with vendors through various procurement methods such as Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Expressions of Interest.
• Develops and implements project-based procurement solicitations, contracts, and task order documents with stake holders and legal, and forwards to prospective bidders / proposers, which will also include the tasks of encumbering contracts and the creation of purchase orders.
• Prepares, analyzes and oversees the evaluation and award processes for IFBs and RFPs, and participate in contract negotiations and other solicitation forms.
• Participate in strategic planning and process re-engineering; assess outcomes and provide recommendations for resource allocation.
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders across various levels, including program, legal, finance / budget, IT services, vendor integrity, other colleges, oversight agencies, and vendors, ensuring effective and timely vendor awards and support services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and training materials for CUNYFirst, NYS Financial System, and other tools essential for executing strategic initiatives in the e-Procurement environment.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, the College’s academic and operations teams, University General Counsel’s Office, and the Central Office of Facility Planning and Construction Management to support procurement needs and strategic goals.
• On-campus presence is required for essential duties

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a business discipline or related field and eight years' related experience required.

The following qualifications are preferred :

• Master’s Degree in business discipline or related field
• Knowledge of NY City and State procurement policies
• Experience with E-Commerce
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning System, the State Financial System, and the New York City Financial Management System
• Effective leadership capabilities and collaborative work style
• Strong analytical, supervisory and communication skills
• Proficiency with relevant computer-based systems
• Detailed originated and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours as required

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs a College's purchasing and contracting operations including staff supervision and legal compliance.

Oversees the procurement of all goods and services necessary for a College's operations within the parameters of CUNY and NYC procurement regulations.

Represents the College on purchasing and contract matters, providing expertise and guidance during the bidding, selection, negotiation and contract processes.

Manages and supervises the purchasing office staff to assure all activities related to goods and services are performed in accordance with the applicable guidelines and regulations.

Manages the Board Resolution process for contracts and purchases in excess of mandated amounts.

Liaisons with College, University and governmental representatives.

Provides reports to the executive administration on department operations as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name : Finance Procurement Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement / pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

$115,333 - $132,987 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.