Deputy Chief of Supply Chain Strategy

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.

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.

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Job Summary

The Deputy Chief of Supply Chain Strategy will devise strategy, build frameworks, structure solutions, and driveresults for the MTA Supply Chain. The selected candidate will be responsible for collaborating with keystakeholders to develop supply chain strategies with a key focus on implementing a category managementapproach. The role will initiate and manage projects to reduce overall procurement costs by streamlining supplychain functions and automating processes.

The selected candidate will be expected to deliver tangible, bottom-lineresults, such as process efficiencies and cost reductions that will be measured through the development of strategic supply chain KPIs. Additional functions may be added as the position develops.

Responsibilities

Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development forsubordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible fordiscipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create aprofessional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Coaches direct reports to lead cross-functional teams using spend data analytics, marketresearch, benchmarks, and cost modeling to identify and leverage high-value opportunities thatdeliver innovative and sustainable value, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation to thebusiness

Active and visible change agent that develops employees and creates a climate of continuousimprovement, high engagement, motivation, flexibility and agility.

Develop long-term category/department business plan strategies and roadmaps to assist CategoryManagers

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop metrics and KPIs across thesupply chain

Ensures team has strong sourcing, negotiating and contracting strategies to achieve categorygoals

Ensures that the supply chain is aligned to category strategy/plan to maximum value

Design, develop, and qualify new strategic partners as needed, assess supplier capabilities andsuitability; and establish metrics to monitor and continuously improve their performance.

Manage compliance and regulations, including supplier and regulatory, environmental policy,and other local, state, and federal regulatory policies.

Partners with executive stakeholders to build relationships that facilitate realization of businessvalue and savings

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

Must have knowledge of Procurement / Category Management / SupplierManagement; ERP / Business Systems.

Must have the ability to comprehend high-level business strategy objectives andeffectively develop/execute ‘roadmaps’, milestones, detailed implementation plansand KPI’s.

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.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’sDegree inArts/Sciences(BA/BS)in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

Minimum 16years of related experience in category management and procurement, analytics,including at least 5 years in a department head role for a large, multifaceted,fast-paced organization or governmental body preferred.

The Following is/are preferred

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