Deputy Chief of Procurement Operations

DEPT/DIV

Procurement

SUPERVISOR

Chief Procurement Officer

WORK LOCATION

2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK

8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE

$200,000 - $233,986

DEADLINE

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.

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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.

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for strategic direction, operational planning, governance and systems related to allprocurement activities (cross-Agency) at the MTA. This position will need to improve overall performance of theProcurement function. Directly oversees MTAHQ Procurement Operations organization, responsible for Direct,Indirect and non C&D MTA procurement spend categories. Other key responsibilities include recruitment,development, and performance appraisal of staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of the MTA’s Procurement strategy based on overall corporate strategy andbusiness goals.
• Implements a new consolidated organization focused on a category management procurementapproach that leverages data and analytics for decision making and cost reductions
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure that safety, quality and environmental standards are fullysatisfied in each procurement action
• Drives development of best practices, continuous process improvement, policies, knowledgemanagement and standards that result in lower purchasing costs and greater efficiencies acrossMTA
• Defines performance expectations, savings goals for the MTAHQ Procurement organization andestablishes targets of direct reports to match overall strategic objectives.
• Identifies and evaluates risk, introduces mitigation plans, monitoring procedures and routinecompliance reviews.
• Responds to internal and external auditors, implementing audit recommendations whenappropriate.
• Drives development of efficient procurement systems and data integrity
• Responsible for procurement sustainability and business continuity planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Advanced knowledge of varied procurement methods, standard practices, systems,and policies and procedures, and contracting processes.

Best practice procurement strategy skills and experience.

Ability to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with businessobjectives and strategic plans.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Executive level presence; ability to partner with senior leadership to craft andexecute visionary solutions that deliver value to end customers.

Executive and Board level management ability with skills to communicate atExecutive leadership level.

Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with strong personalities todrive consensus and achieve common goals.

Strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated.

Strong executive presence, demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills withability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders.

Demonstrates strength and ability to organize and lead multiple dynamic andcohesive teams concurrently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messagesto the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner, applycreative approaches to engage audiences, manage change, resolve conflict, andbuild consensus.

Proven change management abilities with experience leading change managementwithin a large organization across multiple functions.

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, New YorkCity government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located atother 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 externalstakeholders.

Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional andtechnical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and directionfor the area(s) of responsibility.

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and asefficiently as possible.

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan,execute and communicate an emergency procurementresponse.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’sDegree inArts/Sciences(BA/BS)in Business, Supply Chain or related field or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 16yearsrelated experience, leading broad-based Procurement and Supply ChainManagement functions, including at least 5 years in a department headrole in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmentalbody preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing at least 50 full-time resources.

The Following is/are preferred

Master’s degreein Arts/Sciences(MA/MS)MBA or advanced degree

APICS, CSCMP or equivalent certifications preferred

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.