Deputy Chief Procurement Officer - VID 221157

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Date Posted 08/04/26

Applications Due08/20/26

Vacancy ID221157

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AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleDeputy Chief Procurement Officer - VID 221157

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade665

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $141581 to $178874 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Pending Non-Competitive

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description The Deputy Chief Procurement Officer is a senior executive within the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), Procurement Services, responsible for providing executive leadership for the enterprise direction of Procurement Services and advancing the long-term vision of New York State's centralized procurement program. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer, this position serves as the principal advisor on strategic procurement, procurement policy, organizational excellence, innovation, modernization, customer experience, and enterprise transformation. The Deputy Chief Procurement Officer partners closely with executive leadership to develop and implement strategies that strengthen procurement governance, improve organizational performance, and position Procurement Services as a national leader in public procurement.

Working collaboratively across the division and with customer agencies, oversight entities, vendors, industry partners, and other stakeholders, the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer leads enterprise-wide initiatives that advance procurement excellence, strengthen organizational capability, modernize business practices, and enhance service delivery throughout Procurement Services. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position drives innovation, cultivates a high-performing organization, and ensures Procurement Services remains agile, customer-focused, and responsive to the evolving needs of New York State government while upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and public stewardship.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer on strategic procurement, procurement modernization, innovation, organizational excellence, procurement policy, and the long-term enterprise direction of Procurement Services.
• Lead the enterprise planning, modernization, and continuous improvement of Procurement Services to strengthen organizational performance, operational effectiveness, customer experience, and statewide procurement outcomes.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide strategies that advance procurement excellence, improve organizational capability, strengthen governance, and support the long-term evolution of New York State's centralized procurement program.
• Direct the development and implementation of statewide procurement policies, governance frameworks, standards, guidance, and best practices that promote consistency, transparency, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Provide executive oversight for enterprise functions supporting Procurement Services, including procurement policy, research and innovation, customer experience, workforce development, vendor responsibility, procurement technology, procurement analytics, contract administration fee management, portfolio management, and other enterprise initiatives.
• Champion innovation through the application of emerging technologies, digital transformation, market intelligence, data analytics, business process improvement, and modern public procurement practices to improve organizational performance and service delivery.
• Establish organizational performance measures, governance processes, and performance management frameworks to evaluate outcomes, monitor key performance indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and support evidence-based executive decision-making.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with executive leadership, customer agencies, oversight entities, vendors, professional organizations, and strategic partners to strengthen stakeholder confidence and advance statewide procurement objectives.
• Provide executive leadership for organizational development, workforce strategy, knowledge management, succession planning, and change management initiatives that cultivate a high-performing, innovative, and customer-focused procurement organization.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence while ensuring Procurement Services operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and nationally recognized public procurement standards.
• Represent Procurement Services before executive leadership, governmental organizations, legislative and oversight entities, industry groups, professional associations, and other external stakeholders on matters relating to procurement strategy, modernization, innovation, and organizational excellence.
• Lead executive initiatives and other strategic priorities as assigned by the Chief Procurement Officer in support of the mission, vision, and long-term enterprise objectives of Procurement Services.

Minimum Qualifications Twelve years of experience in procurement administration and operations, three of which must be at a managerial level.

Substitutions: Candidates will be awarded with equitable experience, noted below, for possessing a related degree as follows:

Associate - 2 years' experience

Bachelor - 4 years' experience

Master - 5 years' experience

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - 6 years' experience

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - 7 years' experience

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

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

Name Human Resources/KP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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