Contract Supervisor - Procurement

Job ID: 17778 Business Unit: MABSTOA Location: New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Procurement-Operating Depts. Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026 Description JOB INFORMATION: Title: Contract Supervisor- Procurement Authority: OA Department: MTA Procurement Division/Unit: Office of the CPO Location: 2 Broadway MTA HQ Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Telework (if Applicable): Reporting Manager (if Applicable) Manager BP Deadline (if Applicable) 10/30/26 Compensation: $94,669 – $120,962 RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and the broader Procurement leadership team. This role is responsible for coordinating and tracking procurement activities, maintaining accurate and organized records, preparing reports, presentations, and meeting materials, and ensuring effective communication and follow up between internal stakeholders and external suppliers. The selected candidate will play a key role in monitoring workflow across procurement initiatives, ensuring adherence to company policies and compliance requirements, and contributing to continuous process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. The individual will also assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, data management, and documentation to support the CPO’s daily priorities. In addition, the role will support special projects, help drive strategic procurement initiatives, and stay informed on emerging procurement trends and best practices to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the function. Other responsibilities may be assigned by leadership based on evolving business needs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Baccalaureate from an accredited college in a major in economics, business or public administration or a related field of study and 4 years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the fields of procurement and contract administration; Or A satisfactory equivalent of training and experience. DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge and experience in purchasing, contracting, specification writing, and inventory management is highly desirable. Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks. Excellent computer skills are necessary. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong written skills. SELECTION METHOD Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal. OTHER INFORMATION Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary) As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker. For 55-a eligible titles: Candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve. To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees m…

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