Lehman College ยท 1 day ago
Manager, Finance Procurement
Lehman College is seeking a Finance Procurement Manager who will report to the Director of Procurement and Campus Services. The role involves managing procurement processes, developing bid specifications, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with policies while providing training and support to the college community.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist in the management of the department by reviewing and assigning requisitions in CUNYfirst; resolve any issues and ensure that all purchase requisitions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with City, State and University policies
Assist in developing bid specifications, advertising in City Record and the NYS Contract Reporter, negotiating contracts with vendors through various procurement methods such as Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other procurement projects
Release of IFB/RFQ/RFP and conduct vendor site-visits, issue addendums and publicly open bids
Manage Board Resolutions and Contract packages for tax levy, non-tax levy projects & RFP's
Interact with CUNY Legal, NY State, and Attorney General Office for approval of contracts
Advocate for the use of MWBE vendors in accordance with CUNY policies
Advise internal customers with regards to technology, equipment products available under NYS OGS, NYC and CUNY contracts
Working with vendors, ensure that new vendor documentation is submitted to Central Office; act as a liaison between the Procurement Office, end users, vendors and CUNY Vendor Management Unit
Evaluate current purchasing procedures and recommend and implement process improvements
Develop monthly reports to track progress of purchase requisitions
Provide training and technical assistance to the College community about procurement regulations and procedures
Assist the Director with various projects; may act in the absence of the Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
Lehman College
A premiere senior college of The City University of New York in The Bronx, Lehman is a proud catalyst for economic and social mobility for its students and the community it calls home.