Term Limited - Procurement Specialist

At Community Transit, we are looking for a Procurement Specialist. In this role you’ll play a critical role in leading complex procurement and contracting activities that support the agency’s operations and long-term goals. This is a hands-on procurement role for a professional who can take a procurement from concept through contract administration.

Working closely with Management and project teams, you’ll develop procurement strategies, draft scopes and specifications, lead solicitations, establish and manage contracts, and provide procurement guidance across a diverse portfolio that includes information technology, professional services, construction, capital equipment, rolling stock, vehicle parts, commodities, and supplies.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong contract management and solicitation development experience, particularly in IT procurement, and who is comfortable working collaboratively with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear specifications and successful procurements.

• →2 years of experience in procurement of goods and services.
• →2 years of experience in contract negotiations and/or administration.
• →1 year experience facilitating teams and working with committees.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

• Procurement and contract laws.
• Procurement and project management planning techniques and risk assessments.
• General finance and business ethics, policy, and practices.
• Contract negotiation, management, administration.
• Techniques for procurements such as capital equipment, professional services, technology, and construction.

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• Ability to think critically, identify strengths and weaknesses and alternate solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Identifying and meeting the needs of internal customers and providing excellent customer service, such as researching, compiling, and interpreting a variety of information and making appropriate recommendations.
• Providing training and instruction to adult learners and professionals by interpreting policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively, and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Facilitating diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and interests to develop and attain mutual understanding. Using emotional intelligence to navigate complex and challenging group dynamics.
• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, Financial Software/ERP, and scheduling applications.
• Basic project management
• Independently preparing solicitation documents, scopes of work, correspondence, and memoranda.

• Degree in business administration, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Contracting, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and/or Project Management.
• Previous Federal Transit Administration/transit industry or public procurement/public sector experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or other ERP & Supply Chain Management.
• Public procurement planning techniques, risk assessments, and best practices, as well as general finance and business ethics, policy, and practices.
• SBE/DBE policy, program, and compliance.

Hybrid telework may be available. Availability is at management discretion and may not be available for this position based on the nature of the work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments. You may also be required to lift and carry materials up to 10 pounds occasionally.

• Only on-line applications accepted. Please include resume. 
• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests. 
• Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.