Manager Procurement
Manager Procurement
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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
Procurement Operations is headed by the Sr. Division Director and divided into four groups: Procurement Materials & Services Procurement Professional Services Procurement and Construction & Facility Maintenance.
Reporting to the Director Procurement the Manager Procurement will manage the daytoday activities of the assigned team responsible for acquiring products goods and services for the agency from initial needs assessment to final payment ensuring cost effectiveness and quality; and develop and implement sourcing strategies negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships in line with agency goals and compliance requirements.
This position is covered by the Revolving Door prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/545) which prohibits certain Metra employees (or their spouse or immediate family member) from accepting employment or compensation from a nonMetra employer for one year from the date of separation if the employee was personally and substantially involved in the award of a contract of $25000 or more to that nonMetra employer or if the employee was personally and substantially involved in the fiscal administration of a contract of $25000 or more to that nonMetra employer.
The primary duties include: Provide guidance direction and support to assigned team responsible for sourcing contracting and purchasing products goods and services; establish priorities; assign work; ensure training needs are met; and duties are performed in compliance with federal state and local laws regulations codes and standards to achieve program objectives. Review and approve contracts change orders amendments and other procurementrelated documents; adjudicate contract claims and disputes bid protests and suspend or debar individuals or vendors for cause precluding further consideration for contract awards. Manage the development implementation and maintenance of contracts and supply networks; collaborate on the development of procurement policies procedures cooperative purchasing processes quality control and training; and present staff reports senior leadership consideration. Contribute to the formulation and evaluation of short and longterm procurement strategies; recommend costsaving methods to maximize buying power and meet operational needs while improving efficiencies; and standardize applications to provide discounts superior goods and services and value analyses. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure procurement processes align with strategic objectives adhere to regulatory requirements and the integrity of public procurement processes business practices performance and transparency is maintained. Approve time off coordinate staff schedules fill vacancies as necessary and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions performance evaluations and performance improvement disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring performance evaluations disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors degree preferably in Business or Public Administration Supply Chain Materials Management or Industrial Distribution OR in lieu of a degree any combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals four (4) years in procurement operations or contract administration or management or as a senior buyer preferably in a government railroad public transportation or manufacturing industry.
- In addition to #1 have six (6) years of experience in procurement operations materials management contract administration or management project management or as a senior buyer preferably in a government railroad public transportation or manufacturing industry.
- Have three (3) years of team lead or progressively responsible supervisory experience in the daytoday employee management assigning tasks providing guidance and training monitoring performance conflict management budgeting discipline and/or termination.
- Considerable knowledge of principles practices policies and procedures related to procurement and contract administration and negotiation sourcing strategic procurement planning materials management and inventory control as it applies to the transit industry and public agencies.
- Considerable knowledge of the procurement processes including specification and proposal preparation methods for administering solicitations and formulation of contract documents.
- Considerable knowledge of local state and federal agencies governing regulations of public sector purchasing programs i.e. the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Access) with the ability to use ERP systems procurement and materials management programs and solicitation and contract management applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills needed to negotiate manage projects and programs and effectively deal with all persons in a fair and equitable manner.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multitask and work under pressure in a demanding environment.
- Ability to prepare complex reports manage budgets conduct studies analyze data and recommend and implement procedural changes and solutions.
- Ability to execute complex technical contracts interpret applicable government laws and regulations and administer agency policies related to procurement operations.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction clearly define objectives and motivate individuals and teams.
- Ability to use appropriate judgment discretion and initiative when in making recommendations and resolving problems that are highly complex and sensitive in nature.
- Ability to make difficult decisions and award contracts impartially and objectively.
- Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metras 6county region.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
Preferred:
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or similar.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
