Position Title: Procurement/ Buyer Consultant
Location: NYC, NY
Hours: 9AM to 5:30PM, ½ hour unpaid lunch, 35 billable hours per week.
Summary of Position:
Manage end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities for mid-to-high complexity requirements. Lead RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract administration while partnering with Project Managers, Legal, and internal stakeholders to achieve cost savings, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage requisitions and develop RFP sourcing strategies.· Review SOWs, evaluate bids, perform pricing analysis, and recommend awards.· Lead cross-functional meetings and supplier negotiations.· Draft RFPs, award recommendations, and required approval documentation.· Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, changes, renewals, and closeout.· Monitor supplier performance, POs, pricing discrepancies, and compliance.· Identify cost-saving, spend-consolidation, and diversity opportunities.· Maintain procurement records and ensure adherence to MTA policies.
Required Experience:
RFP/sourcing, contract writing, negotiation, and administration.
Procure-to-pay processes and procurement policies.
ERP purchasing/procurement systems.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
