Director – Procurement Operations

Description

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

Only qualified, promotion-eligible internal applicants will be considered for this position. 

Opening:

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.

Position Objective:

This position reports to the Senior Director, Procurement, and manages a staff of direct reports and subordinates.  Responsible for providing user departments with the materials and services needed to meet business goals by directing the daily operations and activities of the procurement process including:  the development of procurement strategies, client consultation, inventory management, vendor negotiation, preparation and validation of procurement documents, contract interpretation, ensuring conformance with applicable laws and policies, management reporting and market research to increase the level of competition.

Responsibilities:

• Manages, trains, and develops personnel to effectively and efficiently carry out the functions of the unit. The functions may include procurement activity (rolling stock, technology contracts, inventory and non-inventory materials, and contracts for technical and professional services) for the User departments; negotiations of change order/AWO prices; cost/price analyses performed in support of the procurement activity, as well as the promulgation of procurement policy and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring post-award support for the user departments in their management of contracts.
• Accountable for ensuring that staff maximize, where possible, opportunities for full and open competition and liaise with vendors.
• Assists in the development, review, and implementation of policy and procedural changes and alternate strategies regarding the procurement function based upon operational performance analysis to increase efficiency and effectiveness of available personnel.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procurement policy and procedures within the framework of applicable FTA, state, city, and MTA regulations, statutes, and sound business practices; revision of procurement methods and procedures to incorporate changes based on regulatory and statutory changes; oversees the implementation of those revised procurement methods and procedures by staff into the procurement process.
• In coordination with the Senior Director (previously ACPO), selects, develops, and motivates personnel within the department. Provides career development for subordinates, including prompt and effective coaching and counseling.
• Responsible for the discipline of employees when necessary and reviewing the performance of staff. 
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.  External agencies may include the Governor’s Office for New York State, the New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, or a satisfactory equivalent; and
• Minimum ten (10) years of related experience.
• Minimum four (4) years in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement management process; public accounting; advanced knowledge of contracting techniques, negotiation strategies, and project management skills.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

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