Assistant Manager of Procurement

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MTS is hiring two (2) Assistant Managers of Procurement to support high-impact procurements across the agency. While both roles share the same classification, leadership responsibilities, and salary range,
each position will have a primary area of specialization
:

• Design & Construction Projects
• Non-Construction / Professional Services & Commodities

Candidates may be considered for one specialty area based on experience and organizational need.

The Assistant Manager of Procurement provides leadership and subject-matter expertise across complex public-sector procurements, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role oversees procurements from planning through contract closeout and works closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies to support MTS’s operational and capital priorities.

This position also supervises procurement staff, supports departmental initiatives, and serves as a key resource on procurement strategy, policy, and best practices.

• Architectural & Engineering (A&E) services
• Design-Build and Construction
• Construction Management Services
• Job Order Contracting (JOC), WOAs, Mini-RFPs
• Capital improvement and public works projects

• Information Technology
• Rolling Stock
• Finance, Marketing, Revenue, and Maintenance services
• Professional services and commodities procurement

Priority will be given to applications received by January 7, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Lead and manage complex procurements from solicitation through contract closeout
• Oversee RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, RFSQs, and related procurement documents
• Supervise and assign work to procurement staff
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business needs
• Prepare and review contracts, reports, and procurement documentation
• Present at Board of Directors meetings and serve as a backup to the Manager of Procurement
• Support DBE, WBE, and small business participation initiatives

• Solicits small businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) to participate in the MTS procurement process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum six (6) years of public-sector procurement experience
• At least two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role strongly preferred
• Experience aligned with either construction-related procurement or professional services/commodities procurement
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (local, state, and FTA)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• SAP or ERP system experience preferred

The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as walking, stooping, sitting, bending, reaching for overhead files and occasional lifting (must be able to lift up to 15 pounds). Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer. Work will at times require more than 8 hours per day or an irregular work week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Duties will be performed primarily in an office type environment and may require travel to external locations and agencies.

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable post-offer examinations, including but not limited to a pre-employment physical conducted by an independent medical provider, a comprehensive criminal background and credit check, and, when applicable, a pre-employment drug test as required by MTS Board Policy 35.

Salary offers are based on factors such as the knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant experience of the successful candidate, while taking into account internal equity, budget constraints, and other market factors. This position is in salary grade #12, which has a minimum of $100,987 and a maximum of $143,401. Salary grades are typically adjusted annually to ensure they remain market competitive.

The above-described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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