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The City University of New York · 1 month ago

Purchasing Agent Level 2 (2 Vacancies) - Provisional

New York, NY

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $69K/yr

4+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking two Purchasing Agents to support the Office of Facilities Operation and Emergency Response. The successful candidates will be responsible for administering purchases, coordinating competitive bidding processes, conducting financial analyses, and participating in contract negotiations to improve operational efficiency.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Administer tax-levy and non taxy-levy purchases and process purchase orders

Coordinate competitive bidding processes; develop and maintain bidder lists for solicitations

Conduct financial analyses, interpret statements of financial obligations, and prepare reports

Implement follow-up measures to reconcile discrepancies and recommend improvements to current practices when necessary

Participate in and support contract negotiations with vendors, focusing on pricing and product specifications

Draft solicitation documents and procurement memoranda for Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Sole and single-source procurements, etc

Liaise with CUNY Legal for approval of contract boilerplate, as well as the auditor and other internal and external agencies as necessary

Advertise procurement opportunities in the City Record and NYS Contract Reporter for both tax-levy and non tax-levy projects

Ensure timely processing of all purchase requisitions

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceContract negotiationFinancial analysisRegulationsMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High school graduation or its equivalent and four years of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies, or equipment, two years of which may have been in a field closely related to large-scale purchasing such as inspection or specification writing covering a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies or equipment

A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college, in marketing, materials testing, mathematics, merchandising, purchasing, retailing, economics, or finance and one (1) year of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume of materials, supplies or equipment

A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience

Knowledge of CUNY and State of New York accounting and auditing principles, and purchasing regulations

Experience with interpreting and applying CUNY and State of New York regulations, policies, and procedures

Work experience in sourcing commodities and services for the needs of facilities maintenance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and the Internet

Experience in conducting procurement in a Higher Education setting

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.

Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.

Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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