Senior Buyer - Procurement Dept - Tech Division

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a procurement professional to lead end-to-end technology procurement, including software, hardware, cloud, and IT services, within the Emerging Technology and Commodities and Services division.

You will collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal and other stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, evaluate offers, negotiate terms, and contribute to ihub and AI initiatives while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, technology purchasing or related field.
• Experience in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Ability to communicate and build effective relationships internally and externally.
• Experience in managing a large, diverse workload within tight time constraints and with a strong customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for technology-related goods and services, including software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, and IT professional services.
• Manage relationships with strategic technology vendors and serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related matters.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal, MBD, Audit and internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
• Review and mitigate contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks.
• Analyze requisitions, scopes, price sheets and solicitation documents to ensure clarity and completeness.
• Conduct the solicitation process utilizing various procurement methods (bids, government piggybacks, sole sources, RFPs, etc.).
• Analyze and incorporate partner department input to vendor proposals, subscription and license agreements and other related documents for responsiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts related to ihub initiatives and AI exploration and expansion; and
• Build competency in an assigned secondary procurement category such as commodities and services and act as a backup resource to ensure operational resilience and continuity of knowledge.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Description

About the Role

The Procurement Department has an exciting opportunity available to work on cutting-edge technology solutions that power our organization's success! The ideal candidate will be flexible, work with integrity, and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior with fair and transparent decision-making. The individual will be able to work both independently and collaboratively under the Emerging Technology and Commodities and Services division. The candidate will have a diverse portfolio consisting of all phases of public sector procurement, including but not limited to reviewing license agreements, developing bids & RFPs, evaluating offers and negotiating prices and contract terms, etc. The selected individual will also be comfortable accessing and using technology based recording and reporting systems to enter and analyze information.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for technology-related goods and services, including software, hardware, cloud solutions, telecommunications, and IT professional services;
• Manage relationships with strategic technology vendors and serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related matters;
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, legal, MBD, Audit and internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives;
• Review and mitigate contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks;
• Analyze requisitions, scopes, price sheets and solicitation documents to ensure clarity and completeness;
• Conduct the solicitation process utilizing various procurement methods (bids, government piggybacks, sole sources, RFPs, etc.);
• Analyze and incorporate partner department input to vendor proposals, subscription and license agreements and other related documents for responsiveness, accuracy, and completeness;
• Contribute to ongoing efforts related to ihub initiatives and AI exploration and expansion; and
• Build competency in an assigned secondary procurement category such as commodities and services and act as a backup resource to ensure operational resilience and continuity of knowledge.

Minimum Qualification s

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, technology purchasing or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in developing and maintaining project schedules
• Ability to communicate and build effective relationships internally and externally
• Experience in managing a large, diverse workload within tight time constraints and with a strong customer-service orientation

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
• Knowledge of best practices in public procurement inclusive of strategic sourcing methods
• Working knowledge of key technology agreement constructs such as Cloud based, End User License, Maintenance & Subscription agreements
• Experience in comprehending, reviewing and drafting contracts, including key components such as scopes of work, price forms, etc.
• Strong decision-making skills, problem solving
• Market research and negotiation skills

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

Skills

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.

The expected compensation range for this role is:
Minimum: $ 90,012 Midpoint: $ 11 7,018 Maximum: $ 144,014

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.