Strategic Sourcing Manager: Lead Key Categories & Suppliers

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Sourcing Manager TC in Procurement to lead the team responsible for energy, marketing, HR benefits, and financial services sourcing. Based at 333 West 34th Street, New York, this role drives demand management, supplier performance, and RFP execution across agencies.

You will recruit and develop staff, align budgets, and report on KPI achievements while ensuring compliant procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BA/BS with supply chain or procurement focus.
• 8+ years of progressive sourcing experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing team for key categories using RFP methods for goods and services.
• Drive strategic direction for sourcing teams and KPI targets.
• Ensure compliance with standards, policies and RFP procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Recruit and develop staff; achieve savings from RFPs.
• Support diversity spend targets and stakeholder requirements.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

ERP knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

ERP Purchasing systems

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Sourcing Manager TC in Procurement to lead the team responsible for energy, marketing, HR benefits, and financial services sourcing. Based at 333 West 34th Street, New York, this role drives demand management, supplier performance, and RFP execution across agencies.

You will recruit and develop staff, align budgets, and report on KPI achievements while ensuring compliant procurement practices.