Buyer

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority•Kansas City, MO

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for working with KCATA staff to assist in the development and implementation of bid documents and the subsequent contracts in purchases of services, materials, equipment and supplies to ensure compliance of Federal, State and KCATA Procurement Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
At least one (1) to three (3) years of related work experience with contracts, especially in a government or publicly funded environment.
An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of basic mathematics.
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, and software.
Knowledge of grants funding for public purchasing.
Knowledge of contract values.
Knowledge of procurement methods, policies, procedures, and FTA regulations.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.
Critical thinking.
Problem solving.
Organization and time management.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
Ability to attend work on a regular basis and focus on tasks to be completed during an 8-hour day.
Ability to understand and conduct oral and written directions.
Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to research and negotiate prices when applicable.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts in a variety of methods as required of each solicitation/project.

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel for training opportunities may arise during course of employment.

Responsibilities

Procures services, materials, supplies, and equipment as assigned.
Administers competitive procurement processes, formal and informal, in compliance with KCATA’s procurement policy and applicable federal/state laws and regulations. Determines the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized for selection of project, goods, and services using internal policy, governmental training and best practices, and managerial assistance.
Conducts procurement process with KCATA owner department representative(s) and for goods and services with the assistance of Procurement leadership. Conducts price analysis, reviews bid submittals, facilitates pre-bid meetings, leads evaluation process and offers recommendations for award according to internal policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Review scopes of work, specifications, drawings and/or diagrams, and other required documentation provided by owner departments for development of formal solicitations including Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Interest (RFIs) and Request for Quotations (RFQs) for projects, goods, and service contracts.
Review and analyze and recommend justifications for award/non-award to ensure the integrity of procurement policies.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings prior to receiving bids and/or proposals.
Educate and advise user departments during the process of soliciting, preparing and evaluating bids and proposals regarding status of procurement advertisements, bids, proposals and all steps to ensure a seamless cradle-to-grave process.
May work with legal analyst and/or counsel in reviewing and preparing contract documents.
Will handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Maintains contract files and authors necessary documentation for file compliance.
Other duties as assigned.