Senior Director – Operations Procurement

Description

• JOB TITLE:
  
  Senior Director – Operations Procurement
• DEPT/DIV:
  Procurement
• SUPERVISOR:
  Assistant Deputy Chief Procurement OfficerLIRR
• WORK LOCATION:
  
  th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435
• HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)
• FULL/PART-TIME: FULL
• SALARY RANGE: $140,000 - $164,336
• 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.

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.

Assist the Assistant Deputy Chief Procurement Operations (ADCPO) – LIRR in the efficient administration of the Operations Procurement subgroup of LIRR Procurement. Provide timely, complete, and continuous oversight and support of activities associated with the contracting and purchasing of specific, consolidated, multi-agency inventory and non-inventory assets/services required by LIRR Operating Departments, including the acquisitions of capitally funded assets such as rolling stock.

In addition, this job focuses upon global supply chain management for Maintenance of Way (MofW) and Maintenance of Equipment (MofE). Lead a team of professionals that supports the operating departments.

• Direct through subordinate staff the formation, solicitation, negotiation, award, and ongoing administration of procurement contracts through close-out, incorporating effective and strategic procurement practices based on all applicable regulatory and Procurement requirements and guidelines. Direct and oversee the overall procurement of major equipment and systems and supplies for the various LIRR Operating departments (Maintenance of Equipment, Maintenance of Way, Track, Structures, C&S, Power, etc.),
  
  including new purchases, overhauls, and rehabilitation programs, and ensure contracts reflect sound business practices. Oversee material status, delivery dates, and availability of material needs to reduce no-stock inventory in support of production schedules. Track and expedite services to meet operating departments' production schedules. Assist the ADCPO with the ongoing evaluation of LIRR needs and requirements to combine MTA Agency requirements within LIRR procurements to leverage volume and achieve savings through Joint Procurement initiatives.
• Communicate and correspond independently and with the ADCPO, with external parties including but not limited to the LIRR Committee and Board, MTA Procurement and other tower leads, and various audit and oversight organizations, Federal Transit Administration, the MTA Inspector General’s Office, MTA Procurement and other tower leads in all matters relevant to LIRR Procurement. Communicate and interact with the vendor/contractor community on high-level matters including conflict/problem resolution where required.
  
  Develop and implement strategies based on policies and procedures for legal and technical sufficiency, method of solicitation, risk analysis, alternate sourcing efforts, submission requirements, bid/proposal evaluation, review and opine on responsibility determinations, payment terms, maximization of Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business goals, vendor qualification and performance reviews.
• Discuss with the planning team the demand/forecast analysis, resultant buy decisions with delivery scheduling, and expediting and inspection coordination. Through collaboration with Supply Chain Strategy, develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures related to purchasing and contracting processes and goals.
• Work with the Procurement Board unit to prepare and submit, as required, the Procurement Staff Summary…