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:
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.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in "1" above; or
4. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under "2" or "3" above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in "1" above.
SPECIAL NOTES:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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