Full-Time
Assistant Director
Material Management, Procurement
Posted on 8/28/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$86.9k - $108.7k/yr
Staten Island, NY, USA
In Person
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- A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field of study and five (5) years’ experience, of which three (3) must have been in a managerial, supervisory or administrative capacity.
- A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
- Prepare contracts for public works, consultant services, goods, and other services while remaining in compliance with Transit procurement practices and All-Agency Procurement Guidelines.
- Conduct internal procurement audits and prepare regular status reports. Monitor forecast analysis and maintain records within the Commodity Management System (CMS) system.
- Serve as Procurement Card Administrator, tracking and analyzing all procurement card purchases.
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle: develop solicitations, lead negotiations, award contracts via Bids and RFPs, and prepare supporting documentation and analysis.
- Track and log both inventory and non-inventory items.
- Conduct market surveys and vendor qualification hearings.
- Draft and negotiate modifications, task orders, price changes, fee schedules, and contract closeout.
- Collect, analyze, and report data to Operational Supervision and Management for forecasting purposes.
- Formulate bid submission requirements, bid evaluations, and review vendor qualifications.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Procurement Department and internal departments, external agencies, and vendors.
- Provide strategic consultation to internal departments on procurement planning, sourcing methods, and scheduling.
- Prepare cost and price analyses, develop negotiation strategies, and summarize outcomes in written reports.
- Basic knowledge of public contacts and procurement
- Polished presentation skills
- Detailed oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management, internal/external
- Basic knowledge of automated procurement systems.
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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