Procurement Lead: Complex Sourcing & Contracts

San Diego Metro; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit pass

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

13 employer-paid days off per year

Job summary

San Diego Metro seeks an Assistant Manager of Procurement (Professional Services and Commodities) to lead a procurement team across rolling stock, IT, finance, marketing and other commodities. The role oversees bids, contracts, and vendor relations, ensuring regulatory compliance and end-to-end process ownership.

Strong leadership, SAP and regulatory expertise are required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least six years in procurement with supervisory experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Six years of procurement experience with two+ years in supervision/management in public procurement.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and bidding practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisition of rolling stock, IT, professional services and commodities.
• Lead procurement processes from solicitations to contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

San Diego Metro seeks an Assistant Manager of Procurement (Professional Services and Commodities) to lead a procurement team across rolling stock, IT, finance, marketing and other commodities. The role oversees bids, contracts, and vendor relations, ensuring regulatory compliance and end-to-end process ownership.

Strong leadership, SAP and regulatory expertise are required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least six years in procurement with supervisory experience, plus