Procurement Buyer

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.

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, 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:
• Preparing RFP’S, including bid documents, price inquiries and addendums.
• Identify potential vendors, as necessary, including available MWBE, MBE and SDVOB vendors for solicitation.
• 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.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.29 - $33.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10601