Procurement Manager (TC), Supplier Management

The Procurement Manager (TC) at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority oversees a team managing requisitions for goods and services, focusing on low to mid-level requirements. Responsibilities include performance monitoring, team management, supplier relationships, and compliance with purchasing standards. The position is based in New York but allows for telework one day per week, eligible after 30 days of hire. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000.
Description Position at MTA Headquarters

JOB TITLE: Procurement Manager (TC), Supplier Management

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $120,000

HAY POINTS: 571

DEPT/DIV: Procurement
SUPERVISOR: Director, Procurement
LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
DEADLINE: Until Filled

Please note this position is open to MTA Employees Only

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.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

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 a 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 the progress of the respective team, and adjusts plans 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 relationships 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 a high percentage of events planned versus executed.
• Achieves Team operations excellence.
• Achieves Team competency improvement.

People Management:
• Delegates assignments and monitors team progress, manages team to prioritize objectives and leads 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 of 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 the ability to apply understanding to daily work.

PREFERRED:
• Collaboration skills with the 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 the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, and present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong prioritization and organization skills, with the 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").

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.