Procurement Manager (TC) - Metropolitan Transportation Authority : Job Details

Procurement Manager (TC)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:13:58Z

Job Description :

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DEPT/DIV: ProcurementSUPERVISOR: Director, ProcurementLOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am – 4:30 pmDEADLINE: Until Filled

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

SUMMARY:

The Procurement Manager will manage a team responsible for purchasing and processing requisitions for specified categories, primarily focusing on low to mid-level requirements using non-RFP market strategies. The role involves overseeing performance measurements, conducting analysis, and tracking target achievements for the Transactional Procurement team, which addresses stakeholder demands across all agencies. The manager delegates workloads to team members and serves as the primary escalation point for MTA stakeholders within Transactional Procurement. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities for group recruiting, staff development, and performance appraisals to ensure a high-performing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transactional Procurement Management:

  • Manages team responsible for processing requisitions using non-RFP market strategies for goods and services not owned by Category Management or Sourcing.
  • Leverages approved buying channel strategies and directs team accordingly to ensure optimal value capture from defined processes.
  • Helps to define goals for the team, provides input to plans to achieve strategic targets, monitors progress of respective team and adjusts plan to ensure goals are achieved.
  • Ensures the observance of compliance to standards, policies, and procedures including contributing to the development of purchasing standards and procedures.
  • Ensures purchasing competitiveness at an Agency level.
  • Participates in supplier performance reviews to improve, or maintain, timely and issue free delivery of products and services.
  • Manages critical business relationship with external suppliers and business stakeholders, including policy interpretation and guidance to stakeholders and contractors.
  • Manages issue escalations for related Transactional Procurement activities.
  • Collaborates with the Legal Department regarding legal and contractual issues and/or litigation by providing information, documentation and depositions, as required.
  • Prepares materials for Federal Triennial Audits, as required.

Performance Indicators:

  • Meets savings and value creation targets.
  • Meets diversity spend targets for assigned scope.
  • Achieves high percentage of events planned versus executed.
  • Achieves Team operations excellence.

People Management:

  • Delegates assignments and monitors team progress, manages team to prioritize objectives and lead them to completion.
  • Responsible for the recruiting, development and performance appraisal of assigned staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

  • BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, or related field
  • 7+ years progressive experience in a Procurement function with a focus on commercial transaction procurement.
  • Supply chain management, bidding and sealed bidding processes, contract writing and administration.
  • Knowledge of best practice procure-to-pay processes, related policies, procedures, and risks, with ability to apply understanding to daily work.

PREFERRED:

  • Collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships, as well as influence peers, customers, business partners and staff.
  • Project management skills, ability to plan and track, remove barriers, manage
  • change, resolve conflict, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong prioritization and organization skills, with ability to multitask in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • Experience using ERP Purchasing applications and other procurement-related software.
  • Knowledge of government procurement requirements such as sealed bids, advertising requirements, and diversity spend targets.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeOther
Job function
  • Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
  • IndustriesTruck Transportation

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