Position Summary: The Brand Compliance Officer, Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS) will focus on OFNS contract processes and vendor compliance as it relates to products/brands. The position will oversee brand approval and vendor compliance activities within the procurement and supply chain process, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, quality standards and best practices.
The Brand Compliance Officer conducts audits, site visits and product evaluations to monitor vendor performance and maintain the integrity of approved products and pricing. The role serves as the primary liaison for vendors on brand approval matters, fostering strong relationships while addressing noncompliance and implementing corrective actions. The position collaborates cross functionally to support quality control efforts, analyze product performance and drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies, policies and procurement processes to ensure optimal product availability and service delivery. Performs related work.
Reports to: Manager of Product and Brand Compliance within Contract Management Unit
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Relationships will be fostered with technical and administrative staff in the OFNS and with contractors and vendors that supply goods and services to New York City Public Schools (NYCPS).
Responsibilities - Performs regular site visits throughout the City and follow ups to ensure priorities are managed and that best practices are upheld through procurement processes for brand approval.
- Establishes and maintains supplier relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters related to brand approval.
- Audits and monitors approved brands under OFNS contracts to ensure vendor performance is in line with contract obligations.
- Ensures all brand approval processes are correctly completed and all non-compliance issues found have had the correct action taken.
- Responsible for the quality control aspects of food product brand approval and contract processes for new product industry outreaches.
- Facilitates the analysis and maintenance of approved products and contracted prices.
- Researches best practices for sourcing and recommends policy changes to ensure optimum services and product availability.
- Prepares reports on food products purchased to measure quality, quantity and competition.
- Manages vendor performance regarding obligations set forth by contractual policy.
- Reports non-compliance and manages vendor accountability.
- Creates a course of remediation and skillfully identifies sources of issues in support of proper procedures for maintaining the integrity of procurement processes and contract management functions.
- Collaborates with Field Operations, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety and Menu Management to perform quality control analysis including tests and inspections of products.
Qualification Requirements Minimum A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory full-time experience, purchasing or inspecting supplies, materials and/or products such as: paints, linoleum, hose, sand, brick, wire, shades, hardware and tools; plumbing, electrical machine shop, building and cleaning supplies; furnishings and furniture; lumber and wood related products; metals; equipment; foods, drugs, and chemicals; fuel; textiles; printing, stationery and other sundry items. At least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or An associate degree from an accredited college, plus four years of satisfactory fulltime experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, plus two years of satisfactory full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to '1", "2" or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 45 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Plus
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.
License Requirement: A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Preferred - Ability to travel throughout the city as position requires regular site visits.
- Experience with food/product inspections, quality control standards and ensuring consistency in approved products.
- Skill in identifying issues in procurement or product performance and developing effective remediation strategies.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Salary : $81,839 - $90,023
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 
