Procurement Generalist

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 ROLE

Duties

The Procurement Generalist will report directly to the Chief Fiscal Officer in the Administration Bureau and be responsible but not limited to the following duties:

• Resolving procurement or payment issues with Vendors.
• Utilizing the New York City Financial Management System in the performance of duties.
• Requesting and modifying specifications and scopes of work/services from agency end users; develop and releasing solicitations for micro purchases.
• Handling a variety of procurements from start to finish, including but not limited to Requirements Contracts; Small Purchases; and Intergovernmental Purchases.
• Entering payments and ensuring they are in accordance with the specifications of the scope of the contract or the purchase order.
• Supporting negotiations of prices and terms with vendors while demonstrating a high level of customer service in interactions with agency colleagues and potential vendors.
• Ensuring vendors are notified of authorization to provide goods and services.
• Attending internal meetings and procurement-related events as needed.
• Working closely with leadership regarding coordination and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Advising department heads on issues relating to the procurement goods and services.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Maintaining and managing office records.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or a related field.
• Previous procurement experience in the methods cited above
• Knowledge of New York City Procurement Policy Board Rules.
• Familiarity with the Financial Management Systems (FMS); Procurement and Sourcing Solution Portal (Passport); Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP); and the Payee Information Portal (PIP)
• Strong record keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to work well with others to resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal, written, research and professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  
  

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

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Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

• Search for job ID number: 679846
• Click on the job business title: Procurement Generalist
• Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting
  
  

Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or a related field. - Previous procurement experience in the methods cited above - Knowledge of New York City Procurement Policy Board Rules. - Familiarity with the Financial Management Systems (FMS) Procurement and Sourcing Solution Portal (Passport) Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP) and the Payee Information Portal (PIP) - Strong record keeping skills and attention to detail. - Problem solving skills and the ability to work well with others to resolve issues. - Excellent verbal, written, research and professional interpersonal communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.

, $55,000.00 – $57,000.00