Principal Buyer

Job ID: 6708

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: Queens, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: LIRR Operations

Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Description

JOB TITLE : Principal Buyer (Represented)

SALARY RANGE : $72,594.89 - $103,706.98

DEPT/DIV : Procurement & Logistics

SUPERVISOR : Director of Maintenance of Equipment

LOCATION : Jamaica, JCC Building

HOURS OF WORK : 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

DEADLINE :

* This position is represented by the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) *

SUMMARY :

Responsible to plan and monitor bids, quotations, and purchase orders. This position is also responsible for

coordinating vendor qualifications and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare bid packages, develop new sources of supply and obtain bids.

• Analyze vendor qualifications and prepare cost/price analysis.

• Tabulate quotations, issue purchase orders and negotiate sole source and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreements.

• Prepare MTA Board submittals.

• Control high value, critical and sensitive procurements.

• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related field is required or demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of the degree, subject to approval.

• Must possess a minimum of four years in a Procurement & Logistics Department, including a minimum of two years as a Senior Buyer or other Supervisory Level.

• Must possess extensive knowledge of procurement principles and techniques.

• PREFERRED

• Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).

• OTHER INFORMATION:

  Pursuant 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 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.