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Assistant Director, Material Management (Procurement)

Job ID: 12868

Business Unit: SIRTOA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Purchasing and Stores

Date Posted: Sep 9, 2025

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Title: Assistant Director, Material Management (Procurement)

First Date of Posting: 08/28/25

Last Date of Filing: Until Filled

Authority: SIRTOA

Department: Subways

Division/Unit: Staten Island Railway

Reports to: Director of Workforce & Accounts Management

Work Location: 845 Bay Street, Staten Island

Hours of Work: Managerial

SALARY RANGE:

Min. $84,233 – Max. $119,240 / Grade F

RESPONSIBILITIES

Staten Island Railway is seeking an experienced and driven Procurement Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of procurement and contracting activities essential to the delivery of public transportation services. This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of operating in a high-volume environment while adhering to procurement best practices and regulatory guidelines.

• Prepare contracts for public works, consultant services, goods, and other services while remaining in compliance with Transit procurement practices and All-Agency Procurement Guidelines.

• Conduct internal procurement audits and prepare regular status reports. Monitor forecast analysis and maintain records within the Commodity Management System (CMS) system.

• Serve as Procurement Card Administrator, tracking and analyzing all procurement card purchases.

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle: develop solicitations, lead negotiations, award contracts via Bids and RFPs, and prepare supporting documentation and analysis.

• Track and log both inventory and non-inventory items.

• Conduct market surveys and vendor qualification hearings.

• Draft and negotiate modifications, task orders, price changes, fee schedules, and contract closeout.

• Collect, analyze, and report data to Operational Supervision and Management for forecasting purposes.

• Formulate bid submission requirements, bid evaluations, and review vendor qualifications.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Procurement Department and internal departments, external agencies, and vendors.

• Provide strategic consultation to internal departments on procurement planning, sourcing methods, and scheduling.

• Prepare cost and price analyses, develop negotiation strategies, and summarize outcomes in written reports.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field of study and five (5) years’ experience, of which three (3) must have been in a managerial, supervisory or administrative capacity.

2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of public contacts and procurement

• Polished presentation skills

• Detailed oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management, internal/external

• Basic knowledge of automated procurement systems.

SELECTION METHOD

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview and written assessment.

HOW TO APPLY MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.