Procurement Specialist 2 – Operations Procurement

Job ID: 17244 Business Unit: MTA Headquarters Location: New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: MNR Operations Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026 Description JOB TITLE: Procurement Specialist 2 – Operations Procurement SALARY RANGE: Step 1 - $64,082.42 Step 2 - $68,659.74 Step 3 - $73,237.05 Step 4 - $77,814.36 Step 5 - $82,391.68 Step 6 - $86,969.00 Full Rate of Pay - $91,546.31 DEPT/DIV: Procurement & Material Management SUPERVISOR: Director - Rolling Stock Procurement, MNR Operations LOCATION: 420 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10170 HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (8 hours/day) or as required ***This position is represented by the Transportation Communication s Union (TCU)*** Opening: 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. Job Summary : Assist the Category Acquisition Manager in support of the Operations Procurement subgroup by providing Metro-North Railroad with the management of contracts required for material, parts, and equipment in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors and manages the procurement commitments for adequate vendor performance in support of ongoing operational needs. Responsibilities: Administration and maintenance of high volume of ongoing contracts: Represent Metro-North at project meetings and has the ability to deal effectively with proper decision- making levels, both within and outside Metro-North. Make decisions exercising independent judgment requiring immediate solutions. Responsible for Metro-North’s contractual and business interests. Clarifies contract terms, conditions, and intent for all contractual parties as well as our internal customers. Ensures Metro-North, contractors, and subcontractors' compliance with all contractual terms and conditions. Negotiates change orders and evaluates contractor and vendor claims and submits for approval. Institutes, negotiates, documents, and executes any Railroad claim against a contractor. Develop and maintain necessary contract files such as certified payrolls, monthly submissions, change order requests, liquidated damages, and other files as necessary. Interface with: Maintenance of Equipment, Track & Structures and Communications and Signal. Perform all other related work. Actively seek joint procurement initiatives with all MTA agencies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality while offering potential for recurring financial benefits. Participate in requirements planning, strategic procurement planning and development, and coordinating with material planners and internal customers on material needs to meet production schedules in order to reduce no-stocks, material costs, and overall maintenance program completion times. Perform proactive analysis in support of MNR’s Strategic Procurement Initiative that includes market surveys to verify option pricing, use of indices and market trends to justify price increases or decreases, and vendor interviews to validate market observations. Evaluate bids and quotations for responsiveness and responsibility in accordance with MNR’s Operating Procedures and the MTA All-Agency Procurement and All-Agency Responsibility Guidelines. Coordinate and chair the Consultant Selection Committee for operating procurements. Negotiate terms, conditions, and costs as applicable and as required. Prepare final justification and recommendation for award. Performs cost/price analysis of various proposals and bids, evaluates proposals and bids for responsiveness and responsibility, coordinates selection …

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