Procurement Manager

We’re the New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport, a bold and exciting venture to develop a world class, international terminal that can serve as a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the greater United States. The $9+ billion first phase is the largest single asset project financing in US history.

It will be built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the former Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK’s south side. Construction will take place in phases, with the first phase, including the new arrivals and departures hall and first set of new gates, expected to open in 2026.

NTO will set a new standard for design and service and aspires to obtain a global Top 5 Skytrax rating as one of the finest ten airport terminals in the world.

The New Terminal One will be:

• a 23-gate, state-of-the-art, international-only terminal
• Sustainably designed and future focused
• Featuring expansive, naturally lit public spaces
• Cutting edge technology and an array of amenities
• Designed to enhance the customer experience
• Compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world.

Who you are:

You are a dynamic Procurement Manager who can drive strategic planning and execution of our procurement operations, aligning them with NTO’s overarching plan. You will play a critical component of our operations team and will demand a strong foundation in supply chain management and procurement strategies.

You are ambitious and can implement and lead procurement strategies that support the New Terminal Construction and Operations. You have the drive to establish, implement, and continuously monitor our supply chain policies, protocols, and standard methodologies. You must possess an innovative thinking and a solution-oriented mindset to ensure the procurement framework is efficient, cost-effective, and supportive of our construction and operational goals.

What are we looking for :

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related fields.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 8 years of experience in Aviation or Building Management.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with suppliers, including onboarding.
• Knowledge of integrating suppliers into project activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse, distributed team environment.
• Comfortable working independently and navigating complex environments.
• Experience in a fast growing environment.

Nice-to-Have but Not -Must-Have

• Experience with P3 (public-private partnership) projects.
• Involvement in construction projects.
• Familiarity with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) funding guidelines.

What Will You Do:

• Act as the single point of contact for the region regarding strategic procurement and supplier management.
• Collaborate with department managers in establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, assessing their performance and compliance to drive optimal performance.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring they align with our organization's needs and goals.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Team leaders, and other partners, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve common objectives.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with internal team members and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and mutual growth.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers (excluding sub-consultants) based on their ability to meet our needs and standards.
• Lead and administer the supplier management portal, ensuring it is an effective tool for managing our supplier relationships.
• Spearhead the process to onboard suppliers to our supplier management tools, ensuring they understand and comply with our processes and standards.
• Oversee the Purchase Order process, from generation to fulfillment, ensuring it operates smoothly and effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate documentation, ensuring its accuracy and compliance with our standards and legal requirements.
• Provide accurate reporting on procurement activities, ensuring stakeholders are informed and able to make informed decisions.
• Adhere to various funding requirements, such as FAA Grants, TSA Grants, TIFIA, etc., ensuring our operations remain compliant and financially sound.
• Track and report key functional metrics to identify opportunities to reduce expenses, improve effectiveness, and add value to our operations.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving and innovation to drive improved performance across our procurement activities.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of incentive programs that are defined within contracts, using this information to optimize these programs and our relationships with suppliers.

Where will you work: Building 111, 154-20-154-42 134th St,Jamaica, NY 11430

What do we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive online training program
• Discount and Perks through partner programs

Our values and commitment:

New Terminal One at JFK is a consortium of labor, operating and financial partners. NTO will be built by union labor, and we are committed to local inclusion and labor participation with a focus on diversity and capacity-building opportunities, including ambitious goals for creating opportunities for local, minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), and service-disabled veteran-

owned businesses (SDVOB).

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation,

marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We

celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.