- Prepares and conducts effective and appropriately prioritized acquisitions of equipment, materials, supplies, A&E, construction and services.
- Drafts accurate contracts for formal procurements, including but not limited to, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ), in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as MTS policies and procedures.
- Analyzes bids and proposals for content and price, administers the evaluation process, negotiates favorable contract terms, selects vendors and awards contracts in accordance with authorized approval levels.
- Researches and interprets contract provisions including contract processes, penalties, and compliance terms.
- Ensures that the deliverable goods and services meet MTS needs and requirements by assisting the requesting department with development of specifications and scope of work.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance to MTS employees and bidding companies, contractual agreements and formal procurement processes.
- Resolves all contract discrepancies.
- Updates the SAP procurement system and documents procurements in electronic format.
- Generates accurate and timely reports and drafts agenda items for the Board of Directors.
- Provides continuous effort to improve procurement operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly with others in order to provide quality customer service.
- Solicits small businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) to participate in the MTS procurement process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Procurement Specialist - San Diego, United States - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
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Description
The Procurement Specialist conducts complex, formal procurements for goods, materials, services, Architectural & Engineering (A&E) and construction. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for requesting bids and proposals, writing and overseeing the preparation of contracts, negotiating contract terms, researching and interpreting contract provisions, and awarding contracts to vendors. The Procurement Specialist also updates the SAP procurement system, resolves contract discrepancies, drafts reports and maintains procurement files.
MTS offers competitive benefits including, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision for you and your family, vacation and sick time, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Here are some additional perks & benefits
Employer paid holidays (up to 12 per year)
FREE transit pass for you and your family
On site gym & gym membership reimbursement
Walk, run and/or bike event reimbursement
Employer paid bereavement leave and jury duty
Tuition reimbursement
Public loan forgiveness
Paid company training & development opportunities
& much, much more
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Essential Functions
Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations; knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations a plus, ability to read, understand and apply MTS policies, regulations and union labor contracts; ability to write letters, memoranda and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English; ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy; ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel; ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions; skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn and use other software that MTS might have or acquire; exceptional verbal and written communication skills; exceptional organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills; exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of customer relationship management; exceptional collaborative and team-centric working style; strong presentation, leadership and management skills; excellent knowledge of procurement administration.
Experience/Education/Certificates/License(s)
Possess a bachelors degree from an accredited university in Public Administration or Business Administration, as well as a minimum of two years of experience as a Procurement Specialist, Contract Manager or Administrator, Buyer, or an equivalent position in a high volume public agency. A combination of relevant education and applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Must possess and maintain a valid California drivers license.
SALARY GRADE: #10 (78,811 $111,911
HIRING GRADE: DOQ
