Manager Purchasing & Contracts

$111,405 - $175,677/Yr

Regional Transportation Commission Of Southern Nevada - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Manager

Las Vegas, NV

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Manager of Purchasing & Contracts is responsible for planning, directing, and scheduling the activities and operations of the purchasing and contracts functions for the RTC (Regional Transportation Commission). This role involves ensuring that all purchasing activities comply with applicable laws, codes, policies, and procedures. The manager will review requisitions, determine appropriate sources of supply, and delegate assignments to staff. They will also be responsible for obtaining verbal and written quotes, developing bid specifications, and coordinating the processing of public notices. Conducting bid openings and recommending the awarding of purchase contracts are also key responsibilities of this position. In addition to overseeing purchasing operations, the manager will analyze and respond to issues and concerns that arise within the department. Training, assigning, and evaluating the performance of assigned staff is a critical aspect of this role, as is developing and conducting in-service training on purchasing policies and procedures. The manager will also oversee safety responsibilities, ensuring that all staff are trained on safety procedures and compliant with protocols. The position requires the development and implementation of purchasing methods and policies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the RTC's operations. The manager will maintain records, generate reports, and ensure the oversight of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and reporting activities. They will also be responsible for maintaining current bidder lists and vendor files, ensuring timely and accurate production of reports, and managing multiple projects with short completion deadlines. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and schedule the activities and operations of the RTC's purchasing function.
• Review requisitions and determine appropriate sources of supply.
• Delegate assignments to assigned staff and obtain verbal and written quotes.
• Develop and enhance bid specifications to purchase materials, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate the processing of public notices and conduct bid openings.
• Analyze, investigate, and respond to issues and concerns.
• Train, assign, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct in-service training on purchasing policies and procedures.
• Oversee safety responsibilities and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Develop, recommend, and implement purchasing methods, assignments, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain records and generate reports related to purchasing operations.
• Ensure oversight of the DBE program and reporting activities.
• Maintain current bidder lists and vendor files, ensuring timely and accurate report production.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables with short-targeted completion dates.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated professional purchasing experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in the last twenty-four (24) months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License.