Procurement Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney's Office is dedicated to serving the diverse Bronx County community of over 1.4 million individuals, ensuring fair justice and a safer Bronx. As part of our Information Technology Unit, we are seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist to manage and optimize vendor relationships, procurement processes, budget planning, and IT product lifecycle management.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborating with department heads and stakeholders to understand IT requirements and sourcing needs.
• Identifying and evaluating potential vendors, negotiating terms, and establishing strong vendor partnerships.
• Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including preparing and issuing IT related RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and vendor/technology evaluation and selection.
• Ensuring compliance with NYC procurement policies, budgetary constraints, and legal regulations.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive vendor management strategy, including performance metrics and regular vendor evaluations.
• Creating and managing IT budget plans/budgets in coordination with finance and other relevant departments.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing IT product lifecycle management activities, including refresh, upgrade, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Overseeing IT inventory management to optimize asset utilization and cost efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of IT solutions into the existing infrastructure.
• Monitoring market trends, technology advancements, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in sourcing and IT management processes.
• Providing effective communication and reporting to relevant stakeholders regarding sourcing activities, budget utilization, and IT asset status.
• Adherence to NYC cybersecurity guidelines and standards to ensure our agency's data security, privacy, and confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in vendor management, procurement, and IT asset lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies, negotiation techniques, and procurement best practices.
• Strong analytical skills to assess vendors, contracts, and budget data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for budget planning and analysis.
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure components, hardware, and software lifecycles.
• Understanding of IT security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance considerations including asset protection technologies (ex. MDM or equivalent).
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.

To Apply
We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/XDZ4 or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 611375.
Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.
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**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney's Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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