Strategic Sourcing Leader, Public Procurement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for a major public transportation system. This role drives cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements across the procurement lifecycle.

You will mentor procurement professionals, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliant, value-driven solutions that support WMATA's mission and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of the Procurement cycle including source selection, price/cost analysis, negotiation, award justification, vendor management and documentation
• Knowledge of category management and developing data-driven category strategies based on market intelligence
• Knowledge of Government procurement principles, including advertising, negotiated procurements, contract law, and cost/price analysis
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and WMATA procurement policies

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements sourcing strategy for designated categories to increase productivity and identify cost savings
• Acts as subject matter advisor for assigned category and develops category plans for senior management
• Oversees competitive bid/proposal, contract development and negotiations, risk assessment and supplier relationships
• Optimizes internal processes and workflows to improve productivity and efficiency
• Ensures suppliers are managed via strategic sourcing, KPI monitoring, SLAs, benchmarking and contract management

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Coordination

Analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

High school diploma + 4 years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Databases/ERP systems

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for a major public transportation system. This role drives cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements across the procurement lifecycle.

You will mentor procurement professionals, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliant, value-driven solutions that support WMATA's mission and long-term success.