Project Overview This role will support the Strategic Supply Management and will be responsible for performing procurement duties/functions to assist the IT Category reviewing and handling upcoming Software Maintenance renewals. Areas of support also could include Legal and Cyber Security. |
Job Functions & Responsibilities Primary focus is to review upcoming Software Maintenance expirations, determine business needs, propose renewal terms and execute new Agreements/Purchase Orders. * Ensure all contract documents are in compliance with NYPA, Canal Corporation and New York State guidelines. * Process Change orders as necessary. * Prepare Purchase orders as requested. * Post documents to NY State Contract Reporter as required. * Attend project meetings, including onsite meetings, as necessary. * Maintain diligent and thorough recordkeeping * Additional work may include: o Preparing RFP'S for NYPA, including bid documents, price inquiries and addendums. o Identify potential vendors, as necessary, including available MWBE, MBE and SDVOB vendors for solicitation. o Develop required contract documents based on RFP results. |
Skills Requirements: * Strong knowledge and experience working in SAP and Ariba. * Microsoft Office/Outlook skills. * Ability to successfully prioritize work on multiple tasks. * Good organizational skills with an attention to detail. * Ability to work with limited supervision. * Ability to extract, comprehend and analyze data while determining the necessary course of action in an independent, professional and timely manner. * Exceptional customer service and strong interpersonal skills are required. * Ability to work in a government /utilities, highly regulated environment. * Effective written and oral communication skills. * Knowledge of New York State procurement process is preferred. |
Education & Certifications Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field or a minimum of 2 years of military experience in logistics. * Minimum 1 year of Procurement or related experience with focus on IT software licensing and maintenance contracts. |