Director Procurement

Description

SUPERVISOR:           Multiple incumbents; Senior Director, Procurement           

• Manages, trains. and develops personnel to effectively and efficiently carry out the functions of the unit. The functions may include procurement activity (rolling stock, technology contracts, inventory and non-inventory materials, and contracts for technical and professional services) for the User departments; negotiations of change order/AWO prices; cost/price analyses performed in support of the procurement activity, as well as the promulgation of procurement policy and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring post-award support for the user departments in their management of contracts. Accountable for ensuring that staff maximize, where possible, opportunities for full and open competition and liaise with vendors.
• Assists in the development, review and implementation of policy and procedural changes and alternate strategies regarding the procurement function based upon operational performance analysis to increase efficiency and effectiveness of available personnel.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procurement policy and procedures within the framework of applicable FTA, state, city and MTA regulations, statutes, and sound business practices; revision of procurement methods and procedures to incorporate changes based on regulatory and statutory changes; oversees the implementation of those revised procurement methods and procedures by staff into the procurement process.
• In coordination with the Senior Director (previously ACPO), selects, develops, and motivates personnel within the department. Provides career development for subordinates including prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline of employees when necessary. Reviews performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other 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 external stakeholders.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, or a satisfactory equivalent; and
• Minimum ten (10) years of related experience.
• Minimum four (4) years in a managerial/supervisory position.

• Knowledge of public sector procurement management process; public accounting; advanced knowledge of contracting techniques, negotiation strategies and project management skills.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures.