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Procurement Manager

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Washington, USA
Full-time
Manager · 4+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 5 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Minimum Education
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
  • In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or GED plus four years of progressively responsible procurement administration and management experience in large public programs will be considered in addition to the below years of experience
  • Minimum Experience
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible procurement administration and management experience in large public programs.
  • Advanced education and/or training in the areas of supply management, public procurement and contract negotiation.
  • Minimum Certification/Licensure
  • Must obtain a certification from an accredited procurement program such as; the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or any other recognized accredited certifying agency within two (2) years of hire. This certification must be continuously maintained thereafter.
  • Strong skills in verbal and written communication to effectively and consistently communicate expectations, requirements and issues with vendors and within Authority
  • Strong skills in coordination to increase collaboration across the agency
  • Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving and conceptualization
  • Strong organizational skills with significant detail orientation
  • Strong sills in managing teams across category and/or functions
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Abilities
  • Ability to lead teams through transitions or transformations
  • Demonstrated ability to drive business success in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on metrics and reporting
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations with whom interface is required
  • Ability to exercise good judgment; delegate responsibilities and ensure the completion of assigned tasks without compromising accuracy and attention to details
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local, laws ordinances and regulations
  • Ability to recommend more effective methods or procedures to be followed in future contractual negotiations
  • Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required
  • Personal computer
  • Copiers and office equipment
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
  • Databases and enterprise resource management programs
  • Supervisory Responsibility
  • Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Responsibilities

  • Knowledge
  • Complete knowledge of the Procurement cycle including but not limited to: source selection, price / cost analysis, negotiation, award justification, vendor management and documentation
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of category management and the development of comprehensive, data-driven, category strategies based on in-depth market intelligence and knowledge
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of Government procurement, including formal advertising, negotiated procurements, contract law, and cost/price analysis
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local, laws ordinances and regulations
  • Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing WMATA procurements
  • Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, WMATA human resource policies, administrative procedures, labor contracts, and agreements

Skills

  • Strong skills in verbal and written communication to effectively and consistently communicate expectations, requirements and issues with vendors and within Authority
  • Strong skills in coordination to increase collaboration across the agency
  • Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving and conceptualization
  • Strong organizational skills with significant detail orientation
  • Strong sills in managing teams across category and/or functions
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Abilities
  • Ability to lead teams through transitions or transformations
  • Demonstrated ability to drive business success in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on metrics and reporting
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations with whom interface is required
  • Ability to exercise good judgment; delegate responsibilities and ensure the completion of assigned tasks without compromising accuracy and attention to details
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local, laws ordinances and regulations
  • Ability to recommend more effective methods or procedures to be followed in future contractual negotiations
  • Machine, Tools, Equipment, Software, Hardware Required
  • Personal computer
  • Copiers and office equipment
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
  • Databases and enterprise resource management programs
  • Supervisory Responsibility
  • Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

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