Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Buyer in its Purchasing Unit. In this position, the Buyer is responsible for meeting the Office’s needs for goods and services.
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Formulating, developing and preparing all documentation applicable to solicitations, contracts and contract management actions for all major projects.
• Managing the procurement process including bid contract formation, requests for proposals, preparing and processing of procurement documents, contracts, bid specifications and solicitations.
• Ensuring work is in accordance with governmental rules and regulations; conferring with and advising project managers to ensure contract compliance and conformance to applicable law.
• Ensuring contractual documentation as well as subcontractor(s) input are in compliance with the requirements.
• Preparing, negotiating, and issuing Non-Disclosure, Teaming, and subcontracting agreements as needed.
• Attending and serving as contract and subcontract representative at program and project meetings, as required.
• Reviewing all purchase order requisitions for compliance with procurement policy board rules, procedures and directives.
• Organizing and processing work flow for effective and efficient compliance.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of New York City's Procurement Policy Board Rules, local laws and policies impacting procurements.
• Experience working with government competitive bids and Requests for Proposals and quotes.
• Experience negotiating contracts with suppliers and/or subcontractors preferred.
• Experience handling architectural, engineering and/or construction contracts is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly-organized, resourceful, and reliable.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Ability to update and edit existing databases.
• Ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Additional Requirements:

• Two (2) years of previous buying or procurement experience.
• Experience with the New York City’s Financial Management System (FMS) is preferred.

Commitment:

• A one (1) year commitment to the hiring bureau.