Senior Public Sector Procurement Manager

charlottenc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to join CATS Procurement, responsible for developing complex solicitation packages for materials and services, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local policies.

You will build relationships with project managers and directors, supervise procurement activities, prepare award recommendations, negotiate contracts, and mitigate risks in collaboration with City Legal, Risk

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, supply chain, or procurement.
• Three years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Workday.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with project managers and directors.
• Supervise procurement project activities.
• Prepare recommendations of award for projects.
• Negotiate contracts and manage risk mitigation with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract drafting

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in business administration, supply chain management, or procurement

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement

Tools

Workday ERP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to join CATS Procurement, responsible for developing complex solicitation packages for materials and services, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local policies.

You will build relationships with project managers and directors, supervise procurement activities, prepare award recommendations, negotiate contracts, and mitigate risks in collaboration with City Legal, Risk