Director of Procurement & Business Diversity

WeGo Public Transit - JOB POSTING

Title : Director of Procurement and Business Diversity

Purpose :

The Director of Procurement and Business Diversity is responsible for providing leadership, vision, motivation and strategic direction to meet the procurement needs of the organization and implement vendor diversity and inclusion strategies and programs. We are seeking a results-oriented, critical thinking, metrics-driven leader with expertise in developing and implementing organizational best practices and procurement strategies, overseeing purchasing, collaborating with suppliers and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations. The key role of this position (and a primary factor in its success) is the timely delivery of goods and services that meet the needs of WeGo Public Transit departments and the creation of a fair and competitive environment for the vendor community.

In this leadership role, the successful candidate will manage and direct all aspects of the procurement of goods and services for WeGo and the Davidson Transit Organization; guide, advise and assist Procurement team members and colleagues with procurement processes including identifying and developing any necessary training; develop and / or update procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations in addition to industry best practices; and develop a vendor diversity program that will align with agency needs and goals.

Reports to :   Chief of Staff and Administration

Job Functions :

• Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage and oversee quality control of all solicitations for clarity, consistency, and conformance to agency requirements and review all solicitation outcomes to assure that award decisions are appropriate and documented as required.
• Develop, communicate and administer procurement department team performance and development plans and appraisals.
• Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment for all departments.
• Oversee contract development and administration processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal procurement laws and regulations.
• Develop, conduct, and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization.
• Develop, implement, and communicate procurement policies, procedures, and programs to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Meet regularly with respective departments regarding upcoming and pending needs to develop and implement strategies and schedules for efficient and effective procurement for required goods and services.
• Develop and execute a long-term strategy to facilitate continuous process improvements to ensure consistent execution of procurement strategies and high-quality value delivery.
• Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support commercial and operational objectives.
• Ensure the execution of standards, controls, policies, procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage procurement activities to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Conduct project review meetings with key stakeholders to assess contract performance / compliance, review future strategies, and identify service delivery improvement opportunities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Build a strong and diverse portfolio of industry specific markets and suppliers to support the implementation of long and short term agency projects.
• Analyze market and delivery trends so as to identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Ability to access local and national market conditions and then update procurement strategies based on changing market conditions.
• Direct and oversee the daily activities of the DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) to ensure federal compliance and optimal utilization of diverse businesses including the development of strategies that promote contracting opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and other diverse vendors.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of programs / initiatives that advance vendor diversity and expand the supplier base
• Oversee contract compliance review by the DBELO and assist with the determination of percentage goals for DBE, SBE, or other diverse vendor participation.
• Work on business opportunities and issues to eliminate barriers / requirements that obstruct participation of DBEs, SBEs, and other diverse businesses from engaging in Agency projects
• Develop and conduct business seminars, procurement fairs, and other outreach activities in collaboration with other business experts to assist in increasing business participation.
• Develop procedures and standards for the agency's vendor diversity programs.

Job Skills & Qualifications :

Required :

Preferred :

Performs other duties as assigned :

The principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and must be performed unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Other responsibilities are those functions, which are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of the job. This job description does not imply that the above are the only duties assigned to the position. Employee may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Physical Requirements with or without reasonable accommodations :

Physical activity includes but is not limited to :

Other Requirements :

Classifications under Fair Labor Standards Act : Exempt

Davidson Transit Organization is the employment provider for WeGo Public Transit

Davidson Transit Organization (DTO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer