What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Management Specialist position at RTD?
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This position purchases vehicle and facility parts and supplies for inventory, adhering to federal and state regulations and company guidelines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL:
- Solicits quotes, determines best sources, awards purchase orders, negotiates adjustments with suppliers and evaluates vendor performance.
- Ensures that materials and services are delivered as specified on purchase orders/contracts and reviews and approves time extensions to existing orders as needed.
- Chooses the quantity and timing of bulk fluid orders (fuel, antifreeze, oil and soap). Purchases materials from computer generated requisitions.
- Verifies accuracy of freight bills and submits for payment
- Represents Materials Handling/Purchasing at meetings concerning Inventory Control and Purchasing
OTHER:
- All other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree in Business, Purchasing or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience in purchasing, inventory control or materials planning, preferably with bus, train, or truck parts, related shop supplies and sources of supply. Maximus and Oracle Purchasing experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proficient with tracking and replenishing bulk inventories.
- Proficient with computerized inventory or purchasing system.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite,
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to use sound judgment and to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
Pay Grade/Code: GEN 3
Salary Range: Minimum: $44,804.46- Maximum: $69,446.92
Reports To: Manager, Materials Handling and Purchasing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,804.00 - $69,447.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask in our facilities.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Denver, CO 80202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
