Purchasing Agent

At the Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD) our mission is to meet our constituents' present and future public transit needs by offering safe, clean, reliable, courteous, accessible and cost-effective service throughout the District. We look for candidates to join our team in creating a legacy for current and future generations.

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(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

Solicits and awards a wide variety of capital, technical, and non-technical items and materials; and complex Requests for Proposals (RFP) for professional services. Identifies sources, develops solicitations, recommends and/or selects vendors, and initiates Purchase Orders and Contracts for equipment, materials, construction, and services as assigned.

Salary Range: $67,351 - $112,252

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and collaborates with purchasers regarding requirements, Statement of Work or specifications, and delivery schedule. Recommends method of procurement, changes, and/or substitutions as needed.
• Opens Invitation for Bids; chairs pre-bid conferences, bid openings, pre-construction conferences, and pre-proposal conferences; and assists project managers in answering questions and clarifying requirements for potential proposers/bidders.
• Solicits, analyzes, and evaluates quotations, bids and proposals. Develops pre-negotiation strategy and position, conducts negotiations, and prepares contract documents. Recommends or approves the awarding of Contracts or Purchase Orders, and BPOs. Conducts debriefings with unsuccessful proposers.
• Administers service and capital equipment contracts from date of award through close out.
• Receives proposals and oversees the technical evaluation committee during evaluation process. Performs price/cost analyses and determines need for pre-award audit or pre-award survey.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory knowledge and expertise regarding contracting for the organization to include laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the procurement process.
  
  

OTHER:

• All other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience with major responsibility for handling large purchase/contract actions including construction and professional services contracts
• A minimum of three years of experience working with applicable federal and state procurement laws.
• Proficiency with contracts, contract procedures, standard provisions, and contractual documents.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized purchasing systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment and 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, and other characteristics consistent with the required qualifications as determined in the job analysis.

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 some exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:

Pay Grade: EXG

Reports To: Senior Manager, Materials Management

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2019-10/RTD-EEO-policy-statement-2019_0.pdf]