Director of Professional Services

Strategic Supply Management (SSM) supports New York Power Authority (NYPA), New York State Canals Corporation, New York Renewables Department (NYRED) and the organizations Renewed VISION2030 by providing safe, risk averse, cost effective and timely contracts. Upholds the organizations Values, Ethics, and Guidelines and enables the organization to achieve its goals by being a strategic partner to our business stakeholders.

The Category Management pillar supports the business to procure the goods and services needed while improving total cost of ownership, driving opportunities to increase diversity spending, identifying, and implementing new efficiencies in partnership with our suppliers, and acting as a steward of NYPA’s procurement Guidelines. This position will require the Director to develop and implement a strategic approach to organizing procurement resources to focus on specific categories such as Consulting Services, Contingent Staff, Training, Financial, Architectural & Engineering as well as Technical Services based on market analysis and demand forecasting. Includes category plans, strategic sourcing, managing specific categories supplier contract performance, and process improvements with suppliers. Manages or performs work associated with coordinating, negotiating, and administering procurement proposals, bids, and contracts with suppliers/vendors. #LI-VB1

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Experience and Certifications

Physical Requirements

Approximately 10%

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $157,000 - $215,600. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.