Finance Procurement Director

Job ID

28172

Location

Baruch College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Financethe Finance Procurement Director is the Chief Procurement Officer for the College and its related entities including the Association, Auxiliary and Early Learning Center.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and direct the College’s purchasing and contracting operations, ensure legal compliance with applicable College and University policies and procedures.

• Obtain goods and services necessary for the College’s operations within the parameters of CUNY and NYS procurement regulations. This includes creating and implementing contracts for goods and services, utilizing the University contract and procurement processes; prepare specifications, conduct bid processes, negotiate, and select vendors and work within guidelines required by CUNY, and New York State, as applicable.

• Develop and review invitations to bid (ITB’s), request for proposals (RFP’s) and request for information (RFI’s)

• Manages the creation of ads in the New York State Contract Reporter and The City Record. Submits contracts to the NYS Attorney General and the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau of Contracts via EDSS. Also submits contracts to the City Comptroller for review and approval.

• Direct and supervise the Purchasing Office staff to assure the proper generation and processing of purchase orders for goods and services and promote productive working administrative processes and relationships with college departments and applicable CUNY staff;

• Oversee the year-end process in CUNYBuy/CUNYfirst procurement system;

• Manage the Board Resolution process for applicants’ contracts and purchases in excess of mandatedamounts. This includes drafting all resolutions, meeting CUNY calendar deadlines and interfacing with CUNY liaisons in all phases of the resolution process;

• Serve as the College’s advocate and Compliance Officer for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB’s) for the College’s Procurement activities in accordance with CUNY requirements.

• Provide expertise and guidance that is in the best interests of the college while serving the needs of the department(s);

• Organize training and technical assistance to faculty, staff and administrators as it relates to the use of the procurement system and applicable procurement regulations and procedures

• Represent the College Business and Finance Office on purchasing and contract matters with college department heads, faculty, and administrative directors;

• Participate in University-wide purchasing committees, special projects, professional associations and interface with CUNY liaison in the Central Procurement Office and the Legal Affairs/Contracts Division;

• Works with CUNY Legal Affairs to review contracts to ensure conformance with CUNY policy;

• Attend the CUNY monthly Procurement meetings to keep abreast of procurement policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and demonstrated managerial skills.

• Knowledge of New York State policies and/ or purchasing experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

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

$129,310 -$141,858 ; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

April 5, 2024

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.