NYISO is hiring a
Senior Procurement Analyst, Remote - United States

Summary

The Senior Procurement Analyst at NYISO leads procurement strategies, develops contracts, resolves complex contract issues, and mentors junior staff. A Bachelor's degree and seven years of corporate procurement experience are required. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Certification as CPM, CPSM, or APP is preferred. The job offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting or Economics required; Masters of Business Administration degree is highly desirable
• Seven years corporate procurement experience, that includes significant leadership of request for proposal process and creation of statements of work; advanced training in negotiations; demonstrated expert knowledge of procurement; extensive experience as a Business Analyst or other senior financial position including supervision of people and projects; reasonable knowledge of power transmission and utilities industries; paralegal training or experience beneficial

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and implement NYISO’s policies, procedures and programs for contract and procurement strategies
• Develop and execute procurement event sourcing strategies in collaboration with departmental representatives
• Mentor Procurement Analyst and Associate Procurement Analyst
• Develop and implement Procurement contract and sourcing templates
• Ensure all contracts are compliant with NYISO tariff requirements regarding required contract documentation
• Serve as liaison to departmental representatives for the coordination and resolution of issues involving procurement events
• Lead the negotiation on contract terms, insurance terms, price, discounts, payment terms, security terms and related items with vendors
• Review RFP proposals and make appropriate strategic recommendations to the Business Owner
• Negotiate complex and sensitive legal and contract terms, insurance terms, price, discounts, payment terms and related items with vendors
• Lead in the creation of procurement usage reports, trend analyses and vendor summary reports through data collection and analysis and present to internal management and committees
• Facilitate NYISO management and vendor concurrence of all contract terms
• Process purchase orders and distribute to requesting manager and to the vendor
• Monitor vendor certificates of insurance to ensure compliance with contractual insurance levels
• Maintain electronic and paper records, as per record retention schedules, for all procurement documents, including Purchase Order Requests, Purchase Orders, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, and all other related documents
• Review the Terms & Conditions and contents of contracts, leases and licenses to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk
• Ensure vendor compliance with NYISO tariff requirements and procurement policies

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or APP (Accredited Purchasing Practitioner) through the Institute for Supply Management, APICS, or other professional supply chain certification bodies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements (office and remote)