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The Port Authority’s Procurement Department has a successful record of excellence in procuring some of the most innovative procurements in the U.S., including the Goethals Bridge Modernization, the LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal Building, and the new Terminal One at Newark Liberty International Airport. The Procurement Department is responsible for managing the procurements for Port Authority capital projects delivered using a variety of delivery methods, including design-build, construction management-at-risk, and public-private partnerships, through requests for proposals and bids.
For almost 100 years, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been designing, constructing, and operating the greater New York and New Jersey’s regional transportation infrastructure. The Port Authority’s greatest asset, however, is its people. To this end, we are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Commodities and Services Division as a Buyer. The Commodities and Services Division promotes a competitive environment primarily through bids, managing the entire process through contract award to ensure fairness. The ideal candidate will be experienced in implementing different source selection techniques, providing insight and guidance to internal clients on how best to achieve their needs, and be a team player who is flexible, able to multi-task, work with integrity, and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior with fair and transparent decision making. The Buyer will be able to lead teams and work independently, drive work assignments to effective and efficient conclusion, and handle a diverse portfolio of Port Authority and Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) warehouse contracts.
The job generally consists of all phases of procurement-related tasks from requisition to contract award, including but not limited to consulting with client departments and formulating procurement strategy, reviewing scopes of work, pricing methodology, contract terms, developing solicitation packages, evaluating offers, and negotiating agreements. The Buyer will utilize technology-based recording and reporting systems to analyze information. Under the supervision of the Program Director, Commodities and Services Division, the Buyer’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Candidate must present the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Ideal candidates will present the following profile
Full Time
Transportation
$70k-88k (estimate)
03/20/2024
05/19/2024
The job skills required for Buyer include Procurement, Customer Service, Pricing, Problem Solving, Negotiating, Communication Skills, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Buyer. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Buyer. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
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