Public Sector Procurement Specialist

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is seeking a Buyer II to perform professional procurement activities, including solicitations, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration for goods, services, and software. The role requires a 4-year degree and at least two years of related experience, with CPPB preferred.

The position involves managing procurement records, ensuring compliance with state/federal rules, and supporting departments with procurement needs as they arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field.
• Two years of purchasing, procurement, contract administration, or related experience.
• CPPB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solicitations (RFPs, IFBs, RFQs) and conduct formal/informal solicitations.
• Evaluate bids/proposals; negotiate with vendors and contractors.
• Perform market research and price/cost analyses.
• Issue purchase orders; track contract execution and amendments.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract negotiation

Bid evaluation

Market research

Policy compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

eProcurement software

eSignature software

Job description

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is seeking a Buyer II to perform professional procurement activities, including solicitations, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration for goods, services, and software. The role requires a 4-year degree and at least two years of related experience, with CPPB preferred.

The position involves managing procurement records, ensuring compliance with state/federal rules, and supporting departments with procurement needs as they arise.