Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleSenior Enterprise Agreement Procurement Officer

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan St. Bldg, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Enterprise Agreement Procurement Officer will lead and manage complex procurement activities, primarily focused on IT-related goods and services. The Senior EA Procurement Officer will be responsible for overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, from requirements definition and solicitation development to contract negotiation, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state procurement regulations and policies. Duties include the following:

• Lead and manage the procurement of indirect goods and services, with a primary focus on IT procurement, including SaaS, cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.), infrastructure, and professional services contracts.
• Define procurement requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and draft comprehensive solicitation documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs).
• Manage the bidding and sealed bidding processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with state procurement laws.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions to achieve favorable pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation.
• Manage vendor relationships, address performance issues, and resolve disputes.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize value and efficiency.
• Prepare training materials and provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage stakeholder requirements throughout the procurement process.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state procurement laws, regulations, and policies, including diversity spend targets.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in a procurement function, with a focus on indirect procurement; with five (5) years of recent experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or purchasing.
Two (2) of which must have been at the management level, with a strong foundational knowledge of procurement principles.


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with the state budget process.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Experience with high-dollar/complex procurements.
• Knowledge of supply chain dynamics.
• Experience with e-procurement system management.
• Experience with process standardization and automation project leadership.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.

This position will be located in either Albany, NY or New York City.

Salary Commensurate with experience
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
* Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
* Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
* Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
* Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
* Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
* Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
* Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
* New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
* NYS Deferred Compensation
* Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* And many more

Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $4,000 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $2,000 adjustment location pay.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

This position may require critical services to be performed outside of normal work schedule.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you are applying for the Senior Enterprise Agreement Procurement Officer position and include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email.

Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.