What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement and Materials Management position at AC Transit?
AC Transit is seeking a qualified Director of Procurement and Materials Management. Under administrative direction, this position, oversees through subordinate managers/supervisors, all functions and activities of the procurement and materials management operations including contracts and purchasing administration, and materials management; coordinates the activities of the department with those of other District departments/divisions, and outside entities; formulates departmental policies, goals, and directives; provides highly responsible and complex professional consultation and guidance to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), other executive management, and District staff, in area of expertise. The incumbent is responsible for all facets of the procurement and materials management activities, programs and staff. Incumbents in the role coordinate the activities of the department with those of other District departments/divisions, and outside entities; accomplishes departmental planning, operational goals, and strategic objectives; furthers the District’s goals, and objectives within general policy guidelines. This is an unrepresented at-will classification.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.- Provides leadership to the assigned area; selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates, and reviews work for acceptability, and conformance with department standards; conducts performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues provides constructive feedback on performance and behaviors; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
- Develops, directs, and oversees the implementation of strategies, goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Procurement and Materials programs, services, and activities; oversees all District contracts and purchasing administration, materials management functions.
- Through subordinate levels of supervision, develops, directs, and coordinates the overall work plan of the assigned work unit(s); contributes to the department’s service quality through the development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet legal requirements, District needs, and strategic objectives; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency, and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
- Manages, develops, and administers the assigned unit's annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for initiatives, projects, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of, and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments, as needed.
- Works closely with the CFO, and other District management staff regarding the development and implementation of long- and short-term strategies for the delivery of effective procurement and materials management programs District-wide.
- Directs, and assumes full management responsibility for all consults with District managers regarding their contracting and materials needs and provides advice on procurement and materials management related policies and procedures.
- Oversees the research and recommendations of subordinate staff regarding the acquisition and manages the implementation of information technology applications related to purchasing, contracts administration, and materials management.
- Oversees annual audits; develops and oversees the development of internal audit work plans, forms, policies, procedures, and standards necessary to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and District regulations related to public sector procurement and contract activities.
- Conducts risk assessments and develops remediation plans for potentially non-compliant practices.
- Prepares or directs the preparation of periodic and ad-hoc reports related to contracts administration and purchasing activities.
- Directs the sale of the District's surplus and/or obsolete equipment.
- Confers with and presents recommended programs to the Board of Directors for final approval and oversees implementation of programs following adoption by Board.
- Collaborates with other transit and public agencies to develop cooperative procurements and to improve laws and regulations relating to purchasing, procurement, and contracts administration.
- Directs the administration of the District's Corporate Purchase Card program.
- Stays abreast of changing laws, regulations, procedures, innovations and emerging technologies pertaining to procurement and materials management applicable to the transit industry and public sector agencies; communicates the business implications and impact to all key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, executive management, other District staff, and various public and private entities.
- Performs related duties as required.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business administration, public administration, management, or a related field.
Experience: Eight (8) years of verifiable and increasingly responsible experience in procurement, contracts administration and/or materials management that includes four (4) years supervising procurement, contract administration and/or materials management functions and assigned staff. Additional education, such as a graduate degree in one of the above disciplines from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements: Must be able to work outside regular business hours as required by the demands of business, to meet deadlines, and to attend external meetings and events.Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment.
THIS POSITION IS UNREPRESENTED AT WILL
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
- Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
- Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
- Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
- AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
- Free AC Transit Bus Pass
- Federal Credit Union
- Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
- Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
- Wellness Program
Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $196,106 - $234,164