Director of Procurement

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE BUREAU
This is a leadership role within the Administration Bureau. The Administration Bureau is made up of six units: Finance, Procurement, Human Capital, Information Technology, Facilities and Special Projects and Initiatives (SPI). The Administration Bureau serves as a customer service resource for the agency. As part of the Procurement team the selected candidate will serve the Director of Procurement; The Procurement team is responsible for the timely and efficient acquisition of all goods and services required by the agency in compliance with The New York City Comptroller’s Directives.

THE ROLE
The Director of Procurement will report to the Chief of Administration overseeing the procurement team; duties will include but are not limited to the following:

- Procurement Team Management: Oversee procurement staff in daily activities involving major procurement and contracting functions and in specification for services, and negotiations of prices and terms with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Contract Specifications Approval: Review and approve contract specifications before advertising, to ensure conformity to the RCDA’s requirements and federal/state/city mandates; Supervise the review of specifications by users to determine the most cost-effective way of obtaining the required items.
- Contract Management: Approve recommendations for contract awards, modifications, emergency purchases and extensions of time on contract, confer with, consult, and advise department heads on problems relating to the procurement of goods, services and construction.
- Internal Policy Development and Process Improvements Consults with and advises the Chief Agency Contracting Office and other RCDA leaders on purchasing policies and procedures; recommending process changes when needed to improve transparency and efficiency.
- Procurement Policy Compliance: Review work of subordinates for effectiveness, efficiency and compliance with established rules and guidelines. Enforce and monitor the agency’s compliance with the Rules of the Procurement Policy Board, Mayoral policies and procedures and procurement-related laws.
- Special Projects: Other Duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least eighteen months of experience in administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in “1” above.

PREFERRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of the NYC Financial Management System (FMS);
- Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Special Assistant to the District Attorney
SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$115,000, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

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The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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