Senior Buyer

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Plans, prepares, and oversees complex procurement activities.

Examples of Duties

• Acquires materiel, supplies, equipment, and services according to specifications and requirements
• Provides accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders in accordance with Metro's policies and procedures
• Organizes and analyses supply requisitions
• Communicates and resolves over-shipments, delivery shortages, non-conformance, quantity adjustments, delivery changes, and price discrepancies to the interested parties in a timely manner
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure continuity of goods and services that will meet the quality, service, and price performance standards of the agency; manages the day-to-day business relationship and acts as a liaison between suppliers and internal/using departments
• Selects vendors, obtains and compares price quotations, negotiates terms, and awards contracts within Metro
• Interacts with originating departments to ensure that available goods or services meet their requirements; suggests acceptable substitutes when necessary
• Maintains various files and records of procurements
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs) in compliance with Metro's policies and procedures and with state and federal rules and regulations
• Solicits small businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) to participate in Metro's procurement process
• Negotiates contract costs, terms, and conditions for special projects
• Conducts complex acquisitions which require long-term agreements or contracts
• Trains, organizes, assigns, coaches, and reviews work of less experienced staff as a team leader, conferring with supervisor when necessary
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience performing purchasing activities; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of procurement
• Types, uses, and sources of materiel and services used by large organizations
• Market trends and pricing conditions of various commodities, products, and services
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing policies related to procurement, including DBE
• Financial analysis, statistical research, and mathematical procedures
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing complex procurement work
• Negotiating procurement transactions effectively
• Preparing specifications, IFBs, RFPs, and contracts
• Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Operating computers and general office equipment

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Plan, organize, establish priorities, and assign and review the work of other assigned staff
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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