Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City clean, safe, and healthy by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning streets, attacking the scourge of illegal dumping, and clearing snow and ice. The Department operates 59 district garages and manages a fleet of more than 2,000 rear-loading collection trucks, 450 mechanical brooms, 705 salt spreaders, and several dozen bike lane operations machines. Under the Adams Administration, the Department is aggressively cleaning more parts of the City than ever before, including over 1,000 long-ignored areas spread across every neighborhood. With the highest wintertime uniformed headcount in 20 years, DSNY is more equipped than ever to remove snow and ice from the approximately 19,000 lane-miles of City streets. DSNY's Medical Division is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support the Division's work by coordinating, processing, and tracking all aspects of our Division's purchasing. Under direction of senior staff, the Procurement Analyst will perform difficult and responsible administrative work. Tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Liaising with vendors and obtaining quotes for goods and services requested by Medical Division staff members
• Researching and preparing requisitions
• Prepare budget modifications as needed
• Submitting and managing the progress of purchase order requests
• Coordinating delivery of merchandise
• Completing receiving reports
• Follow the appropriate procurement method and rules for each procurement
• Help ensure staff adhere to purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
• Support larger contract processes (preparing solicitation specifications, facilitating contract registration, etc.)
• Perform data entry
• Create and maintain tracking reports
• Working closely with senior staff to meet purchasing needs efficiently
• Serve as a liaison to other DSNY offices (Fiscal Services, Chief Contracting Officer, etc.)
• Other related tasks as assigned

Title Information Candidates should be permanent Procurement Analyst or should have taken exam #3114, #5111, or #6088. Candidates serving in a similar titles may apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 2. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, and 12 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 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" 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 or university for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; or 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 "2" above.

Preferred Skills

- Strong analytical and organizational skills. - Excellent writing, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills. - Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills. - Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Familiarity with New York City's Procurement Policy Board Rules, Citywide Procurement systems such as FMS and PASSPort.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.