Deputy Chief of Procurement Operations

JOB TITLE:

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.

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.

The MTA may use AI-enabled recruiting tools as part of the recruiting process for this position. Jobvite Talent Fit, an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT), uses artificial intelligence to compare information in your resume and application materials against the qualifications, skills, experience, and requirements identified in this job posting to assist recruiters in evaluating candidate qualifications. Jobvite Auto Talent Rediscovery is an AI-enabled sourcing tool that evaluates previously submitted candidate profiles and application materials maintained within the MTA's Jobvite recruiting system to identify individuals whose qualifications may align with current job opportunities and who may be considered for outreach and invitation to apply.

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This position is responsible for strategic direction, operational planning, governance and systems related to all procurement activities (cross-Agency) at the MTA. This position will need to improve overall performance of the Procurement 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.

• Leads development of the MTA’s Procurement strategy based on overall corporate strategy and business goals.
• Implements a new consolidated organization focused on a category management procurement approach 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 fully satisfied in each procurement action
• Drives development of best practices, continuous process improvement, policies, knowledge management and standards that result in lower purchasing costs and greater efficiencies across MTA
• Defines performance expectations, savings goals for the MTAHQ Procurement organization and establishes targets of direct reports to match overall strategic objectives.
• Identifies and evaluates risk, introduces mitigation plans, monitoring procedures and routine compliance reviews.
• Responds to internal and external auditors, implementing audit recommendations when appropriate.
• 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…