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    Buyer - Kansas City, United States - Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Kansas City, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    GENERAL SUMMARY

    Responsible for working with KCATA staff to assist in the development and implementation of bid documents and the subsequent contracts in purchases of services, materials, equipment and supplies to ensure compliance of Federal, State and KCATA Procurement Policy and Procedures.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

    1. Procures services, materials, supplies, equipment, and rolling stock as assigned.
    2. Places purchase orders for various departments within the KCATA.
    3. Administer competitive procurement processes, formal and informal, in compliance with KCATA's procurement policy and applicable federal/state laws and regulations.
    4. Prepares and conducts the initiation of the procurement process with the KCATA staff and suppliers for goods and services with the assistance of Procurement leadership. Conducts price analysis, reviews bid submittals, facilitates pre-bid meetings, leads evaluation committee process and makes recommendations for award to Executive Leadership or Board of Commissioners according to internal policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
    5. Review, analyze and plan assigned procurement requisitions.
    6. Determine the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized for the source selection of project, goods, and services some of which may be complex.
    7. Coordinate, assist, research, analyze and assist in reviewing scope of work, specifications, evaluation methods and criteria for development of formal solicitations including Invitation for Bids (IFB's) , Request for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotations (RFQ's) for projects, goods, and service contracts.
    8. Review and analyze and recommend justifications for award/non-award to ensure the integrity of procurement policies.
    9. Plan, coordinate, and conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences.
    10. Educate and advise user departments during the process of soliciting, preparing and evaluating bids and proposals.
    11. Conduct and manage negotiations and administer contracts.
    12. Work with legal counsel in reviewing and preparing contract.
    13. Review bids and proposals received for omissions and exceptions as applicable.
    14. Administers multiple projects or procurements concurrently.
    15. Maintains adequate contract files. Ensures proper authorization and documentation exists for all procurements.
    16. Work cooperatively with KCATA's Office of Equity and Engagement to identify vendors and contractors to participate in projects solicited by KCATA.
    17. Other duties as assigned.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

    FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

    • Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Required Education and Experience

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Purchasing, or a related field.
    • At least one (1) to three (3) years of related work experience with contracts, especially in a government or publicly funded environment.
    • An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

    Required Licenses or Certifications

    • None

    EEO STATEMENT

    KCATA is an equal opportunity employer.

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