Strategic Procurement Manager: Lead High-Value Contracts

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive family health insurance

Flexible Benefits/Pre-Tax Commuter

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

401(a) Retirement contribution

401(k) company match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a Procurement Manager who will supervise a team of procurement professionals and drive high-value solicitations and complex contracts. You will shape category strategies, review RFPs/IFBs, and manage contracts through life cycles, ensuring compliance with FTA and state regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and experience with construction procurements, with a focus on delivering value and executive-level collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience (or substitution).
• Master’s degree, professional license, or certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team of professionals.
• 4 years of experience within the procurement category; construction/project mgmt required.
• Public procurement processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of procurement professionals to manage solicitations and contracts.
• Develop category strategies and review solicitations (RFPs/IFBs).
• Oversee construction contracts and change management through contract life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with agencies, FTA, state statutes and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

KPIs

Scheduling

Cost analysis

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship

Contract writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ECMS

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Bid Express

Job description

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a Procurement Manager who will supervise a team of procurement professionals and drive high-value solicitations and complex contracts. You will shape category strategies, review RFPs/IFBs, and manage contracts through life cycles, ensuring compliance with FTA and state regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and experience with construction procurements, with a focus on delivering value and executive-level collaboration.