Buyer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position performs journey-level work purchasing materiel, supplies, and services to achieve organizational goals through best practices. This position is responsible for Sourcing, Expediting, Procurement, Supplier Management and Contracts. In addition, the position requires the ability to work with clients, peers, suppliers and executive management. A heavy workload to create purchase orders and contracts.

Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
One year of relevant experience performing purchasing activities
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field
Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred
Experience conducting sourcing for hard-to-find alternative suppliers, substitute items and/or custom items for Rail, Bus and Maintenance of Way.
Experience working with suppliers to prevent the need for late orders as well as the ability to establish supplier relationships for “hot” or critical orders
Experience working in a fast-paced environment that may exceed an 8-hour work day or 5 days a week to process Purchase Orders
Experience with analytics (MS Excel) used for inventory management and supplier negotiations
Experience improving processes and performance by evaluating procedures, data and results

Responsibilities

Reviews and processes requisitions for all divisions using the enterprise purchasing system
Ensures orders are processed within Metro's rules, policies, and guidelines
Prioritizes daily workload to achieve maximum effort in order to meet set administrative deadlines that are directly linked to an agency Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Resolves discrepancies promptly and effectively, and provides alternative solutions
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
Selects vendors and obtains and compares price quotes
Evaluates proposals and bids
Negotiates purchase terms and awards contracts
Uses appropriate purchase procedures for acquiring materiel, supplies, and services
Monitors vendor performance against contract requirements
Verifies deliveries are consistent with orders
Resolves receiving/warehouse problems and adjusts payments with Accounting Department
Advises other departments on availability of materiel and new products
Researches and obtains new supply sources
Assigns freight carriers as designated in Los Angeles County routing guide
Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence
Maintains computer files
Supports diversity and economic outreach goals and programs
May be required to perform other related job duties