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Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Performs journey-level work purchasing materiel, supplies, and services to achieve organizational goals through best practices. This position is responsible for Sourcing, Expediting, Procurement, Supplier Management and Contracts. In addition, the position requires the ability to work with clients, peers, suppliers and executive management. A heavy workload to create purchase orders and contracts. Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of December 15th, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties Reviews and processes requisitions for all divisions using the enterprise purchasing system Ensures orders are processed within Metro’s rules, policies, and guidelines Prioritizes daily workload to achieve maximum effort in order to meet set administrative deadlines that are directly linked to an agency Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Resolves discrepancies promptly and effectively, and provides alternative solutions Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs) in compliance with Metro’s policies and procedures and with state and federal rules and regulations Selects vendors and obtains and compares price quotes Evaluates proposals and bids Negotiates purchase terms and awards contracts Uses appropriate purchase procedures for acquiring materiel, supplies, and services Monitors vendor performance against contract requirements Verifies deliveries are consistent with orders Resolves receiving/warehouse problems and adjusts payments with Accounting Department Advises other departments on availability of materiel and new products Researches and obtains new supply sources Assigns freight carriers as designated in Los Angeles County routing guide Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence Maintains computer files Supports diversity and economic outreach goals and programs Minimum Qualifications May be required to perform other related job duties Required A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field Experience One year of relevant experience performing purchasing activities Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting sourcing for hard-to-find alternative suppliers, substitute items and/or custom items for Rail, Bus and Maintenance of Way. Experience working with suppliers to prevent the need for late orders as well as the ability to establish supplier relationships for “hot” or critical orders Experience working in a fast-paced environment that may exceed an 8-hour work day or 5 days a week to process Purchase Orders Experience with analytics (MS Excel) used for inventory management and supplier negotiations Experience improving processes and performance by evaluating procedures, data and results Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of procurement Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing policies related to procurement including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Market trends and pricing conditions of various commodities, products, and services Types, uses, and sources of materiel and services used by large organizations Applicable business software applications Skill in Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Performing procurement functions Negotiating procurement transactions effectively Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Interacting professionally with all levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Communicating effectively orally and in writing Operating computers and general office equipment Ability to Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Compile and analyze data Prepare specifications, IFBs, RFPs, and contracts Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk’s Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (SA) Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. 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