Job Description
MTA Procurement - Buyer Rep
Job ID: 11986
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: Indirect Operations #1
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2025
Description
JOB TITLE:
MTA P rocurement - Buyer REP
SALARY RANGE:
$62,802 - $89,718
DEPT/DIV:
MTA BSC Procurement Department
SUPERVISOR:
Procurement Manager
LOCATION:
333 W 34th Street, 10th Floor N ew Y ork NY 10001
HOURS OF WORK:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm (8 hours/day)
This position is represented by the Transportation Communication 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.
Position Objective:
Processes internal customer requisitions typically for low dollar procurements of lesser complexity than a Sr. Buyer, utilizing non-RFP marketing strategies. Responsible for managing the bidding process, contract creation, administration, and maintenance through the contract lifecycle. Works collaboratively with Project Managers, Legal, and other functions as necessary to secure leading class contract terms and service levels in a timely fashion.
Although the Buyer position has both Buying and Contract Management and Administration responsibilities, incumbents may be assigned to concentrate their work on either one or the other as needed.
Responsibilities:
The Buyer position has both Buying and Contract Management and Administration responsibilities. Incumbents may be assigned to concentrate their work on either the Buying or Contract Management and Administration functions as needed.
Buying:
Reviews and processes high volume, low complexity requisitions independently.
Verifies requisitions for accuracy and validates the scope of work, collaborating with Project Managers and internal stakeholders.
Produces high-quality “Memo to File”, summary documentation, or system reference information for each requisition, ensuring detailed spend information is available for future reference.
Determines how each procurement can contribute to diversity goals.
Contract Management and Administration:
Manages ongoing contract administration and changes, as well as related PO revisions as needed.
Reviews contracts on a routine and as-needed basis to monitor pricing, delivery, and other KPI's, ensuring compliance with MTA standards, policies, and procedures.
Manages contract issues, including delivery, supplier performance, price changes post negotiation, scope/product changes, etc.
Keeps requester informed of status, delivery, and price changes.
Identifies and resolves past-due POs, match exceptions, pricing, and freight charge discrepancies, and invoice issues.
Knowledge /Skills/Abilities:
C ompetencies :
Interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Actively solicits differing opinions to ensure understanding of complex issues and acts in a manner that builds and maintains trust.
Solid judgment with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.
Education and Experience :
R equired :
BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, or related field
3 years satisfactory full-time transactional procurement experience
Bidding and sealed bidding processes, contract writing, and administration.
Preferred :
Knowledge of the procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies, procedures, processes, and risks, and ability to apply understanding to daily work.
Knowledge of ERP Purchasing applications and other procurement-related software.
Knowledge of government procurement requirements, such as sealed bids, advertising requirements, and diversity spend targets.
Ability to complete routine purchasing transactions effectively, efficiently, and accurately from requisition to purchase order close in a fast-paced environment.
Other Information
May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.
According 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”).
Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
WAGE PROGRESSION:
Step 1 – New WP 70%
Step 2 – New WP 75%
Step 3 – New WP 80%
Step 4 – New WP 85%
Step 5 – New WP 90%
Step 6 – New WP 95%
Step 7 – New WP 100%
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. MTA, Inc.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,