DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Department including staff hiring, training/coaching, EEO compliance, and performance management in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Develops and executes multi-year sourcing strategies for major capital and operating categories, including A&E services, vehicle parts and rehabilitation, facilities, and technology aligned with DTC's capital plan, TAM plan, and grant funding cycles
• Conducts spend analysis and category management across all DTC purchasing to identify consolidation opportunities, negotiate improved pricing and terms, and deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance
• Establishes vendor performance management practices, including evaluation criteria, scorecards, and corrective action processes, to strengthen supplier accountability on contracts and task orders
• Builds and maintains a departmental infrastructure rooted in procurement best practices and streamlined processes
• Manages and keeps up-to-date procedures, policies, procurement files, and controls to monitor activities and ensure all DTC purchasing is conducted in compliance with DTC, FTA, MDOT and other requirements
• Plans and implements purchasing actions to ensure timely availability of the materials, services, and equipment needed to support DTC operations and programs
• Provides support to other departments in defining requirements and developing optimum procurement strategies
• Manages contract authority and competitive vendor selection processes to ensure that all DTC purchases are obtained at reasonable costs from qualified suppliers, and are in accord with the public interest
• Reviews and approves contract documents for major purchases and construction projects to ensure compliance with procurement standards, laws, and regulations
• Confers and negotiates with contractors, vendors, and manufacturers
• Ensures integrity of Purchasing and Stores systems and processes and ensures compliance
• Oversees inventory counts on a regular scheduled basis
• Utilize DTC-systems, including PMC, Bidnet, Financial Software, Smartsheets and other approved external programs essential to the procurement department's regular operations.
• Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development
• Retrieves files and documents from the designated procurement folders and drives on the company network.
• May utilize approved external programs essential to the procurement department’s regular operations.
• Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions
• Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws
• Creates a safe and inclusive working environment for all team members
• Collaborates and effectively works with all members of the team
• Practices open communication and resolves conflicts in a professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP certification, preferred
• Public agency or transit procurement experience, preferred
• ERP/e-procurement system experience, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of federal transportation procurement regulations
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, local laws, rules and regulations governing public transit purchasing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a Michigan or rail public transit agency, preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S./Canada Customs Regulations on export/import of materials goods, preferred