Finance Procurement Manager (HEA)

POSITION DETAILS

The Finance Procurement Manager at Lehman College reports to the Director of Procurement and Campus Services. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Procurement Manager’s duties include but are not limited to the following 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the financial activities of a College or major program.

• Advises management regarding funding appropriateness and proposes fiscal solutions to resolve academic and/or administrative issues
• Develops and recommends policies and controls to assure the responsible use of resources
• Supports strategic planning processes; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations
• Prepares and manages production of statistical/analytical reports pertinent to financial and operational activities
• Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy
• Liaisons with auditors and other internal and external agencies as necessary
• May negotiate contracts
• May hire, supervise and train finance and/or clerical staff and manage related administrative functions
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Manager

CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate

FLSA
Exempt