Strategic Contracts & Procurement — Assistant Director

San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Commission; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) seeks an Assistant Director, Procurement and Contracts to lead the agency's procurement, contract administration, and vendor performance programs. You will direct strategy, policy development, and lifecycle management from solicitation through closeout, partnering with executive leadership to deliver cost-effective results.

Focus is on transparent procurement practices, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the nine-county region,

Qualifications

• Public procurement and contract administration principles.
• Competitive procurement methods and solicitation development.
• Contract negotiation, lifecycle management, and post-award administration.
• Contract performance management and supplier evaluation.
• Cost and price analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Public sector contracting for professional services, goods, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee procurement and contract administration activities.
• Develop procurement strategies and recommend solicitation and contracting methods.
• Oversee solicitations, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration of contracts and related instruments.
• Advise executive leadership on procurement matters and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead contract monitoring, performance management, and post-award activities.
• Foster continuous improvement and establish post-award standards and practices.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Vendor management

Negotiation

Risk management

Public sector contracting

Policy development

Program management

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) seeks an Assistant Director, Procurement and Contracts to lead the agency's procurement, contract administration, and vendor performance programs. You will direct strategy, policy development, and lifecycle management from solicitation through closeout, partnering with executive leadership to deliver cost-effective results.

Focus is on transparent procurement practices, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the nine-county region,