Senior Procurement Specialist - Operations & Contracts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Procurement Specialist 2 – Operations Procurement in New York to support Metro-North procurement of materials, parts, and equipment. The role focuses on contract management, timely processing, and ensuring vendor performance to meet operational needs.

The candidate will monitor commitments, negotiate changes, maintain files, and coordinate with Maintenance and internal customers across multiple departments in a public-sector setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and contract law.
• Ability to learn public sector purchasing rules and regulations.
• Experience evaluating contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administration and maintenance of high volume contracts and files.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and costs; manage change orders.
• Coordinate with internal customers and vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Support training of junior staff and maintain contract documentation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Procurement principles

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office / Office Suite

Public sector procurement knowledge

Education

B.S./B.A. in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Procurement Specialist 2 – Operations Procurement in New York to support Metro-North procurement of materials, parts, and equipment. The role focuses on contract management, timely processing, and ensuring vendor performance to meet operational needs.

The candidate will monitor commitments, negotiate changes, maintain files, and coordinate with Maintenance and internal customers across multiple departments in a public-sector setting.