Senior Director, Procurement

Description ROLE:                                GCS Procurement Administrator I REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Construction, GCS LOCATION:                        Hybrid / Corporate Office in Houston, Texas (4 days/week in office) THE OPPORTUNITY Venterra is looking for a detail-oriented GCS Procurement Administrator I to support high-volume procurement, sourcing, purchasing, invoice processing, contract administration, and purchase order management for GCS projects. In this Houston-based hybrid role, you will coordinate 150–200 sourcing events, support the “three bids and a buy” process, organize bid comparisons, create requisitions and purchase orders in Coupa, and partner with regional teams, construction stakeholders, suppliers, subcontractors, and Finance to keep projects on time, on budget, and compliant. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career procurement, purchasing, supply chain, construction administration, or project coordination professional . KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate sourcing and purchasing for GCS projects, including materials, services, subcontractors, suppliers, paint projects, landscaping, building supplies, and other project needs. Support the “three bids and a buy” process by collecting vendor quotes, tracking bid responses, preparing bid comparisons, and maintaining audit-ready procurement documentation. Create and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, payment requests, invoices, and related approvals in Coupa while supporting policy compliance and budget controls. Partner with Construction Managers, Site Supervisors, regional teams, suppliers, subcontractors, Finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement, delivery, pricing, billing, and documentation issues. Assist with contract administration by preparing, routing, organizing, and tracking supplier/subcontractor agreements, purchase records, vendor correspondence, deadlines, and project files. CANDIDATE PROFILE 1–4 years of administrative, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, vendor coordination, accounts payable, project support, construction administration, or related experience; internship experience may be considered. Exposure to vendor quotes, bid collection, purchase orders, invoice processing, requisitions, contract administration, or procurement documentation is strongly preferred. Experience with procurement systems, purchasing platforms, ERP tools, or Coupa is an asset; strong Microsoft Office skills are required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Project Management, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Construction, building supply, multifamily, facilities, distribution, renovation, or project-based operations experience is a plus. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong communication, follow-through, problem-solving, prioritization, stress-management, and big-picture thinking skills. BENEFITS Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus. A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things. Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn. 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice. Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub. COMPANY OVERVIEW Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 10,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at Venterra.com . We’re thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious awards year after year! US Awards: 2025 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ 2025 Best Medium Workplaces ™ Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List Canada Awards: 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Professional Development 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness 2025 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2025 Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Team 2025 Best Workplaces ™ for Young Talent 2025 Best Workplaces™ in Real Estate & Property Development 2025 Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com , and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.” Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process. Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Description Position at MABSTOA Title: Staff Analyst Trainee Series (Procurement / Strategic Planning) Department: MTA Procurement Authority: NYCT (OA) Division/Unit: Strategic Planning Work Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Hours of Work: As Required Compensation: Associate Staff Analyst (OA – Represented by TWU): $93,453- $121,004 Staff Analyst II (OA – Represented by TWU): $82,673 – $92,077 Staff Analyst I (OA – Represented by TWU): $71,203 - $84,295 Deadline (if Applicable): Until Filled Reporting Manager (If Applicable): Senior Director, Strategic Planning RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the Analyst Trainee in the Procurement Agenda Unit include assisting with the following functions: writing and copy editing; preparing brief synopses of procurements for submission to the MTA Board of Directors; review write-ups prepared by procurement staff and analyzing them for internal consistency and coherence of storyline. The Analyst Trainee will also assist with highlighting and questioning discrepancies, and work with procurement staff to clarify the sequence of events and facts presented in write-ups to prepare a brief, cogent, single-page synopsis of the procurement in question. Additional duties include assisting with performing ad hoc research, drafting scripts or talking points, preparing presentations, reports and completing other projects as required. Some administrative tasks will also be required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Associate Staff Analyst 1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above; or 3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or 5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above. Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II 1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or 3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above: or 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or 5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma. DESIRED SKILLS • Excellent writing skills are required. • Familiarity with grammar and punctuation. • Candidates must be able to analyze written texts. • Experience as a writer or copy editor is a plus. • A degree in Liberal Arts is acceptable. Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above. Other Information Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.