Procurement Project Administrator

We are WeGo . It's not just our name . It's what we do . That forward-thinking movement is extended and enriched by branding that looks and feels the same no matter where it lives in our communities . The WeGo brand stands for a collaborative commitment to exceptional service, friendliness, integrity, and honesty as we connect riders to their community and one another. Job Purpose WeGo Public Transit is looking for a highly skilled and experienced procurement officer to join our team of professionals. This person will have various responsibilities on the team which include, but not limited to, coordinating procurement and contracting activities for the delivery of goods and services, professional services and construction projects. This individual should be detail oriented, results driven, well organized, strong project managements skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Tasks The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job Functions Performs all procurement-related activities and planning, evaluation of proposals, recommends a wide range of awards. Prepares a large variety of difficult, complex and/or innovative requests for proposal and/or bid, which are responsive to our needs by following local, state regulations, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines, and the Procurement Policy Assists in developing and defining contract/bid specifications; writes solicitations (Request for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, and Invitations to Bid); analyzes and determines most appropriate contract types to reduce exposure to risk Maintains properly documented procurement files following FTA guidelines Participates in the negotiation of contracts terms and conditions; monitors negotiation sessions to ensure ethical procurement practices are followed; advises departments on the type, form, and context of the final contract negotiated Review and adhere to compliance of departmental policy, procedure, local, State and Federal regulations of procurement/Publish required procurements Verify purchase requisitions by comparing the board approval document and the contract Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; ensure all levels of approvals are met by the procurement type Communicates in a clear and persuasive manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with department officials, company/vendor representatives, and staff members. Prepare related supplemental paperwork in support of contracts for the Board; prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and memoranda. Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents Work independently; read and interpret rules and regulations; collect, organize, and evaluate information; identify…