The New York City Employees’ Retirement System seeks a Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer. The Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), under the direction of the General Counsel, with broad latitude for independent and un-reviewed judgment, action and decision-making, will be responsible for directing and managing agency procurement functions in accordance with the New York City Charter and Procurement Policy Board Rules (PPB). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and update agency procurement policy
- Ensure comprehensive training and supervision of procurement staff
- Liaison between Procurement and Legal to ensure Legal receives all info needed to draft and negotiate contracts
- Liaison between Procurement and business units to ensure procurement needs are met
- Assist with vendor communication and development of Scope of Work and/or Statement of Work
- Participate in Procurement and Contract Management software project
- Assess compliance with Procurement Policies and Procedures Board (PPB) Rules and city contracting and procurement best practices and suggest improvements/implement changes
- Advise on the most efficient methods of procurement, assist in the development of specifications to minimize cycle times, operating costs, and ensure continuity of operations
- Advise executives and staff as needed on all procurement matters, Local Laws, City administrative requirements, and Procurement Policies and Procedures Board (PPB) rules regarding purchasing/contracting operation; standard operating procedures; disseminate alerts and updates in procurement-related laws
- Track all contracts to ensure timely and proper review, approval and registration
- Direct the timely performance of audits of contracts and purchasing procedures to ensure optimal efficiency and compliance
- Run and analyze data reports on volume and processing time of work and implement business processes to minimize transaction time where necessary
- Draft and edit intricate and significant solicitation documents
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