Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 10 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Procurement Manager responsible for managing all aspects of assigned categories within procurement. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, overseeing contract negotiations, and ensuring effective supplier management while optimizing costs and productivity.
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Responsibilities
Develops and implements the sourcing strategy for the designated categories in line with the overall department sourcing strategy to constantly increase productivity, identify cost savings opportunities and optimize Authority-wide spend, Creates and improves specialization and efficiencies within the business line generating buying power and identifying reduction in costs
Acts as the subject matter advisor for assigned category collaborating with management and other subject matter experts to develop category strategies; critical areas of expertise include the supply markets, major vendors, and industry trends that may impact the purchasing for the category. Provides collaborative category management plans to senior management illustrating visibility on risks, total cost of ownership, key operational achievements and measurable deliverables. Performs the role of the trusted adviser and works with the program areas to develop the strategic plan
Oversees and analyzes competitive bid/proposal, contract development and negotiations, risk assessment and mitigation, as well as on-going strategic supplier relationships and performance management
Optimizes internal processes, workflows, and interfaces to improve category-specific measures of productivity, efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., savings, process cycle time, Spend/FTE)
Ensures that suppliers are managed effectively through initiatives such as strategic sourcing, performance monitoring against key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), benchmarking, contract management and negotiation
Manages category teams focusing on performance of strategic procurement, including market research, contract formation and vendor management
Provides input and enforces compliance with Authority's policies and procedures for procurement related programs
Imposes sanctions on vendors for claims of contract breach
Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in business administration, or a related field, with extensive advanced education and/or training in the areas of supply management, public procurement and contract negotiation
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible procurement administration and management experience in large public programs
Must obtain a certification from an accredited procurement program such as; the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or any other recognized accredited certifying agency within two (2) years of hire. This certification must be continuously maintained thereafter
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations
In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events
Preferred
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGPCPP)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Company
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