Strategic Senior Buyer: Complex Procurements

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 68.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Chicago Transit Authority seeks a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing activities within Commodity Buying, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services for daily CTA operations including rolling stock and facilities. The role requires evaluating requisitions, issuing RFQs, reviewing bids, and issuing compliant purchase orders.

Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, informal bidding, and vendor management is essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Three years of experience in office administration or equivalent.
• Equivalent education and experience accepted.

Mansioni

• Prepare and issue RFQs, review contractor responses, and issue purchase orders per CTA rules.
• Review specifications, assess bidder responsiveness, and coordinate with departments.
• Analyze requisitions for accuracy and quality of goods/services.
• Research marketplace for new products and services for CTA projects.
• Meet with vendors and user groups as needed.

Conoscenze

Procurement regs

Informal bidding

Materials knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's in Business

Descrizione del lavoro

Chicago Transit Authority seeks a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing activities within Commodity Buying, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services for daily CTA operations including rolling stock and facilities. The role requires evaluating requisitions, issuing RFQs, reviewing bids, and issuing compliant purchase orders.

Strong knowledge of procurement regulations, informal bidding, and vendor management is essential.