Senior Procurement Manager — Strategic Sourcing

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for a major public transportation system. You will develop sourcing strategies, oversee high-value procurements, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance to optimize spending and efficiency across the agency.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor procurement professionals, and build strong supplier relationships to deliver value, mitigate

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of the procurement cycle including source selection, price/cost analysis, negotiation, award justification, vendor management.
• Thorough knowledge of category management with data-driven strategies based on market intelligence.
• Knowledge of government procurement practices, advertising, contract law, and cost/price analysis.
• Familiarity with Federal, State and local regulations governing WMATA procurements.
• Understanding WMATA HR policies and labor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements sourcing strategy to increase productivity and realize cost savings.
• Advises on category strategies with management and SMEs; monitors risks and KPIs.
• Oversees competitive bidding, contract development, negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Optimizes internal processes and improves Spend/FTE and cycle times.
• Ensures supplier management through SLAs, benchmarking, and contract management.
• Leads category teams and ensures alignment with sourcing strategy.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

People leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration/related field

HS diploma + 4 years procurement experience (alternative)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

ERP/Database systems

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for a major public transportation system. You will develop sourcing strategies, oversee high-value procurements, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance to optimize spending and efficiency across the agency.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor procurement professionals, and build strong supplier relationships to deliver value, mitigate