Senior Transit Procurement Lead - Contracts & Analytics

Apscareerportal; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CRRC Sifang America seeks a Senior Procurement Administrator to coordinate procurement of services, materials, and equipment, and manage the end-to-end process with detailed analysis provided to management. Responsibilities include supplier vetting, bid solicitation, contract negotiations, and spend tracking.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Procurement/Logistics or business, 7 years transit procurement experience, and strong MS Office with project management skills; travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Procurement/Logistics or business-related field.
• Seven years of work experience in transit procurement.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong working knowledge of formal and informal procurement procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project) and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers and bidders.
• Meet with vendors and visit vendor sites for tours as appropriate.
• Conduct a vetting process for new suppliers and bidders to determine or verify qualifications.
• Issue solicitation packages and addenda.
• Negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Prepare contracts and change order recommendations.
• Track contract deliverables and contractor responsibilities to ensure acceptable performance.
• Coordinate with the Logistics Department staff to expedite deliverables as necessary.
• Monitor and report on contract spend, deliverables, and acceptance and rejection rates.
• Monitor and report on vendor management.
• Monitor DBE and Buy America compliance.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements in the supply chain.
• Assist with drafting policies and procedures within the Department.
• Conduct training for all internal customers on related policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Vendor management

Contract administration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Logistics or business-related field

Master’s degree in a business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

CRRC Sifang America seeks a Senior Procurement Administrator to coordinate procurement of services, materials, and equipment, and manage the end-to-end process with detailed analysis provided to management. Responsibilities include supplier vetting, bid solicitation, contract negotiations, and spend tracking.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Procurement/Logistics or business, 7 years transit procurement experience, and strong MS Office with project management skills; travel may be required