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About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology solutions within the Procurement Department, specifically within the Emerging Technology and Commodities and Services division. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior, with fair and transparent decision-making. Responsibilities include managing all phases of public sector procurement, reviewing license agreements, developing bids and RFPs, evaluating offers, negotiating prices and contract terms, and utilizing technology-based systems for data entry and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities for technology-related goods and services, including software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, and IT professional services.
- Manage relationships with strategic technology vendors and serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related matters.
- Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal, MBD, Audit and internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
- Review and mitigate contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks.
- Analyze requisitions, scopes, price sheets and solicitation documents to ensure clarity and completeness.
- Conduct the solicitation process utilizing various procurement methods (bids, government piggybacks, sole sources, RFPs, etc.).
- Analyze and incorporate partner department input to vendor proposals, subscription and license agreements and other related documents for responsiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
- Contribute to ongoing efforts related to ihub initiatives and AI exploration and expansion.
- Build competency in an assigned secondary procurement category such as commodities and services and act as a backup resource to ensure operational resilience and continuity of knowledge.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, technology purchasing or related field.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in developing and maintaining project schedules.
- Ability to communicate and build effective relationships internally and externally.
- Experience in managing a large, diverse workload within tight time constraints and with a strong customer-service orientation.
Skills
- Public sector procurement
- License agreement review
- Bid and RFP development
- Offer evaluation
- Price and contract term negotiation
- Technology-based recording and reporting systems
- Strategic sourcing methods
- Cloud based agreements
- End User License agreements
- Maintenance & Subscription agreements
- Contract drafting
- Scopes of work
- Price forms
- Market research
- Negotiation
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
Location
- New York
- New Jersey
Work Type
- Remote (1 day per week)
- On-site
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $90,012 - $144,014
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
About the Company
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey