Senior Director, Contracts and Administration

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New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

This position is with HCR’s Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC). This is not a civil service position, and a civil service exam is not required. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Reporting to the Vice President, Contracts and Administration (VP), the Senior Director, Contracts and Administration, is responsible for assisting the VP in the directing and managing of HCR’s procurement of goods and services, assuring that the planning and implementation of HCR’s procurement and contract activities are in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

• Provide executive‑level leadership in the development, evaluation, and oversight of all procurement methodologies, including RFPs, RFBs, RFQs, RFIs, Competitive Sealed Bids, IFBs, Sole/Single Source Procurements, Preferred Source Procurements, Discretionary Procurements, and other end‑to‑end sourcing processes.
• Partner with the VP to shape the strategic direction of procurement, contract administration, and related administrative functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary leadership backup to the VP, including attending meetings on the VP’s behalf, providing authoritative guidance, and ensuring seamless continuity of procurement, contracting, and administrative operations.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Director of Procurement/Contracts and procurement staff, ensuring high performance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Act as a senior advisor to procurement staff, offering expert guidance on complex procurement issues, best practices, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead, in collaboration with the VP, the organization’s procurement lifecycle, ensuring that all sourcing activities are strategically designed, competitively executed, and compliant with applicable laws and policies.
• Approve purchase orders within SAP and the New York State Financial System (SFS), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of procurement activities.
• Provide leadership in the management and optimization of procurement technology platforms, including SAP procurement modules and SFS, to enhance efficiency, transparency, and workflow performance.
• Ensure all procurement and contracting activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and organizational standards, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance.
• Oversee the evaluation, clarification, and negotiation of contract terms and procurement documentation, ensuring favorable outcomes and risk‑appropriate agreements.
• Review procurement recommendations and contract actions with the VP prior to executive and oversight approvals, ensuring strategic alignment and compliance.
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