Procurement & Contracts Project Lead

WeGo Transit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WeGo Public Transit in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Procurement Project Administrator to manage procurement and contracting activities for goods, services, and construction projects. The role requires detail orientation, strong project management, and excellent communication.

You will develop solicitations, evaluate proposals, maintain records per FTA guidelines, negotiate contracts, and prepare reports for the Board. This full-time position offers growth within a mission-driven transit agency.

Qualifications

• College degree in business administration, accounting, or related field strongly preferred; some college required.
• Minimum three years of experience in procurement and contract administration
• Experience in purchasing equipment and services related to the transportation industry preferred
• Very strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Very detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Performs all procurement-related activities and planning; evaluates proposals and awards.
• Assists in developing and defining contract/bid specifications; writes solicitations; analyzes and determines most appropriate contract types to reduce risk.
• Maintains properly documented procurement files following FTA guidelines.
• Participates in the negotiation of contracts terms and conditions; monitors negotiation sessions for ethical procurement practices.
• Review and adhere to compliance of departmental policy, procedure, local, State and Federal regulations of procurement.
• Verify purchase requisitions by comparing the board approval document and the contract.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; ensure approvals are met by the procurement type.
• Communicates clearly and persuasively; establish relationships with department officials, vendors, staff.
• Prepare related supplemental paperwork in support of contracts for the Board; prepare analytical reports and memoranda.
• Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Work independently; read and interpret rules; collect, organize, and evaluate information; identify solutions and consequences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

WeGo Public Transit in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Procurement Project Administrator to manage procurement and contracting activities for goods, services, and construction projects. The role requires detail orientation, strong project management, and excellent communication.

You will develop solicitations, evaluate proposals, maintain records per FTA guidelines, negotiate contracts, and prepare reports for the Board. This full-time position offers growth within a mission-driven transit agency.