Role Description

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in procurement and purchasing
• Knowledge of contract negotiation
• Ability to create and manage purchase orders
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with numbers
• Experience in the transportation industry is a plus

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a closely related field.

• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Six years in professional public procurement with complex solicitation contracting management experience.

Minimum Certification/Licenses:

• Certifications/Licenses: Certified (CPPB or CPPO) is highly preferred. If selected, non-certified applicants are required to be certified as a CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer) or CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer) within thirty-six months from the date of hire, which is required to be maintained throughout employment in this classification.