Procurement Buyer

Job Title: Procurement Buyer

Location: White Plains, NY 10601 (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

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

• 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.

Apply if you are interested

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10601