Purchasing Agent

NJ Transit • Newark, NJ • Posted June 22, 2026

About the Role

Purchasing Agent
Procurement & Support Services

Job Description:



Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Summary:

Executes purchases under the direction of Procurement & Logistics Department management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Solicitation Management Responsibilities:

+ Solicitations (Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs)) assigned to Purchasing Agents typically are small procurements or select activities within a larger solicitation.

+ Assures the inclusion of the proposed specifications, within solicitations as required.

+ Gathers quotes and conducts simple bid and proposa...