Contract Supervisor - Procurement

About the Role

The Contract Supervisor will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and the broader Procurement leadership team. This role is crucial in coordinating and tracking procurement activities, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track procurement activities, maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Ensure effective communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Monitor workflow across procurement initiatives, ensuring adherence to policies and compliance requirements.
• Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, data management, and documentation to support the CPO’s daily priorities.
• Support special projects and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Stay informed on emerging procurement trends and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Education and Experience

Baccalaureate from an accredited college in economics, business, public administration, or a related field, plus 4 years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement and contract administration. Alternatively, a satisfactory equivalent of training and experience will be considered.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and experience in purchasing, contracting, specification writing, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. Selected candidates will undergo a full background investigation, including employment and education verification. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

Additional Information

Final salary is determined by experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range is $94,669 – $120,962 and may be updated as market or business needs evolve. Current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role before applying. Eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

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