Strategic Procurement Leadership Opportunity

3 weeks ago


Newark, New Jersey, United States NJ TRANSIT Full time
About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is a leading transportation agency in North America, committed to delivering safe, reliable service to our customers. We are seeking a talented Director of Procurement to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

Job Summary

The Director of Procurement will oversee the procurement process, leading a team of procurement professionals and interacting with executive leadership and the Board of Directors. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a strong understanding of procurement principles, contract management, and team leadership.

Responsibilities
  • Solicitation & Contract Management: Manage a team of procurement professionals in the execution of procurement projects, including solicitations and contracts. Assign, plan, oversee, review, and execute all procurements within the sector.
  • Coordination of Contract Approval and Execution: Ensure that all procurement processes are properly executed, including contract approval and execution. Manage contracts and associated changes throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Systems of Record: Ensure that all work is properly executed within established Systems of Record, or maintains documents in conformance with document control policies.
  • Training: Ensure that team members are current with all required training and have development plans, goals, and rated accomplishments.
  • Leadership: Optimize the workload and assignments of the team and Department to efficiently support the procurement needs of NJ TRANSIT. Expand category expertise horizontally or vertically in procurement and encourage the development of team members' expertise.
  • Other Responsibilities: Plan, assign, track, report on team activities, and cultivate relationships with customers and client departments to develop category and sector strategies that reduce procurement cycle time, reduce cost to procure, and meet the needs of NJ TRANSIT in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, or combination of education and experience. Master's degree, Professional License, or Certification preferred.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in the following Systems of Record: ECMS, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Oracle ERP, Kronos, Bid Express, and other systems in use or under development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to perform active listening and plan, develop, and deliver executive and board-level presentations.
Estimated Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong leader with a passion for procurement and team management. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans with up to 9% employer contribution
How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.



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