IT Buyer/ Procurement (New York)

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.