Buyer - Orange, United States - Orange County Transportation Authority

Orange County Transportation Authority

Verified Company

Orange, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County's transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county's transportation planning commission and public transit operator.

With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We're passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county's 34 cities and 3.2 million residents.

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general supervision as a team member supporting simple procurement projects, responsible for straightforward contracts, product specifications, and bids for basic goods and services.

This is a non-exempt position in Salary Grade M: Min $ Mid $38.19- Max $44.31 hourly. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job._

Displays High Integrity & Honesty:
Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise:
Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

Ensures purchase orders protect agency's interests and uphold policies and procedures.
Develops understanding of internal customer's budgeting needs and procedures; provides pricing estimates for line items.
Reviews requisitions for funding availability and account code accuracy.
Reviews and assesses scopes of work and specifications; prepares Requests for Quotes and Invitation for Bids; evaluates bids and quotations; participates in evaluation committee meetings and may conduct vendor interviews.

Customer & External Focus:
Markets his/her workgroup effectively and influences others in the organization.

Offers input in developing specifications and scopes of work; determines appropriate procurement methods and develops individual procurement schedules.

Works in a Collaborative Manner with Others: Works in a collaborative manner with others, helps resolve unproductive conflict.

Negotiates and issues basic contracts and purchase orders; prepares basic contract amendments, revisions, and closeouts.
Confers with customers to get information, resolve questions.

Drives for Results:
Operates with speed and intensity, translates long-term goals into immediate actions.

Analyzes purchasing history of inventory parts, goods, and services.
Determines or recommends awards of bids.
Expedites purchase orders deliveries.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration with a minimum of three years of professional governmental purchasing experience.

- (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)_

Positions in this class typically require:

Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
Ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more.

OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager's approval.

**OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.