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City of New York · 1 week ago

SVP & Chief Procurement Officer

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $250K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of New York is the nation's oldest and largest public housing authority, and they are seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to oversee procurement and contracting functions for NYCHA. The role involves providing leadership over sourcing, vendor oversight, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies to support operational needs.

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Responsibilities

Oversee NYCHA procurements and contracts for goods, services, construction, and professional services, ensuring consistency with applicable federal, state, and City laws, HUD regulations, and NYCHA policies

Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and approval frameworks to ensure uniform application of procurement requirements across the Authority

Provide executive oversight of strategic sourcing activities, solicitation structures, and contract vehicles to support NYCHA’s operational and capital programs

Operationalize and evaluate procurement analytics, including spend analysis and performance reporting, to inform sourcing strategies, improve efficiency, and strengthen decision-making

Drive performance improvement through the use of market research, benchmarking, key performance indicators, and continuous process improvement initiatives

Oversee vendor responsibility determinations, integrity reviews, and vendor risk management activities to protect the Authority’s interests and ensure responsible contracting

Manage contract lifecycle standards, including vendor performance evaluation, compliance monitoring, and issue resolution

Provide executive oversight of NYCHA’s small-business, supplier mentorship, and Section 3 contracting programs, ensuring alignment with Authority goals and regulatory requirements

Interface with auditors, monitors, and oversight entities on procurement-related matters and support compliance reviews and correction actions as required

Analyze regulatory developments and directives affecting procurement and incorporate required changes into NYCHA’s procurement governance framework

Advise the Chief Administrative Officer and senior leadership on procurement-related risks, opportunities, and strategic considerations

Represent NYCHA in procurement-related discussions with City, State, and federal stakeholders, as appropriate

Qualification

Procurement governanceStrategic sourcingContract administrationVendor performance managementRegulatory complianceChange managementStakeholder collaborationJudgmentMicrosoft Office SuiteLaw degreeCommunicationProblem-solvingIntegrity

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time, satisfactory, professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields

Education and/or experience equivalent to that described in '1' above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in '1' above

Possession of the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certificate issued by the National Institute of Government Purchasing may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience described in '1' above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in '1' above

Preferred

Excellent managerial skills, including change management experience, experience with City government project and program oversight

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to represent the agency and NYCHA leadership at the most senior levels

In-depth knowledge of NYC government, federal and state rules and regulations relating to the following: - Procurement rules and regulations - Preparation of contract bid documents and Request for Proposals - Familiarity with construction projects

Strong problem-solving skills with the capacity to anticipate challenges, adapt to shifting priorities, and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced environment

Proven experience fostering collaboration across departments, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving alignment toward shared goals

High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive)

Law degree preferred but not required