Procurement Contracts & Compliance Lead

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,822 - 93,468; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit pass for you and your/2?

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking a Contract Specialist to support the Procurement Department with clerical and administrative duties. The role maintains the contracts database, ensures insurance requirements for contracts, and supports the SB/DBE program and contract administration.

The position routes contracts for approval, coordinates with vendors, and tracks renewal and termination dates, deadlines and compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MTS policies and regulations and the ability to apply them.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English and professional correspondence.
• Ability to learn and use procurement systems and related software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the contracts database and track contract milestones and deadlines.
• Review contracts for template compliance and route for approvals.
• Coordinate with risk, claims and insurance for contract requirements.
• Assist with the Small Business Program and DBE compliance and reporting.
• Prepare reports and support standard operating procedures and directives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Document management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in business or economics (plus procurement experience)

Job description

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking a Contract Specialist to support the Procurement Department with clerical and administrative duties. The role maintains the contracts database, ensures insurance requirements for contracts, and supports the SB/DBE program and contract administration.

The position routes contracts for approval, coordinates with vendors, and tracks renewal and termination dates, deadlines and compliance.