Senior Director Procurement Insurance Risk Manager

Education Level required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or Finance; or Associate's degree with 10+ years direct relevant experience.

Relevant experience required: 7 years', procurement field preferred and supervisory experience helpful.
Knowledge required: Public sector procurement practices, policies, procedures, and internal controls. Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
This position will require in-office presence.
Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Co-manage ESD and Subsidiaries procurement process. Ensure compliance with Public Authorities Law, NYS Finance Law, NYS Tax Laws and ESD Procurement Guidelines; and oversees administration of the corporate insurance portfolio.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Review and sign off on competitive solicitation advertisements, RFP's, RFQ's, NYS Contract Reporter Ads, Contract Reporter Exemptions and Notices to Proceed, to ensure compliance with Public Authorities Law, NYS Finance Law, NYS Tax Laws and ESD Procurement Guidelines.
• Maintain procurement record for solicitations of goods/services over $50,000.
• Manage and document bid opening process.
• Review and sign off on Board of Directors Materials as they pertain to compliance with ESD Procurement Guidelines.
• Review and sign off on Commitment Request Packages to ensure compliance with ESD Procurement Guidelines for goods and services over $50,000.
• Manage purchase request/purchase order process of goods and services up to $50,000.
• Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Assist Legal Department in updating ESD Procurement Guidelines to include newly mandated compliance requirements.
• Ascertain compliance with OSC & NYS Contract Reporter processing and reporting requirements.
• Assist in procurement training workshops on a regular basis.
• Assists the Department Head in contractual risk transfer decision-making on all ESD and Subsidiary projects/contracts.
• Coordinates claim reviews with assigned risk manager, ESD Legal, and broker.
• Direct the process for the selection of ESD's insurance broker and manages overall broker performance requirements for the life of the contract.
• Direct the RFP process for the selection of any ESD insurance consultants.
• Assist the Department Head in standardizing contract insurance requirements with industry and commercial norms.
• Work with the Division of Small Business and Technology Development to create an insurance program targeting Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises.
• Projects as assigned by Department Head.

Additional Comments *Salary range as specified
*Comprehensive Benefits Package

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Valeria DeJesus - HR Generalist

Telephone

Fax

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New YOrk

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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