Buyer, Business

Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, this position is responsible for procuring goods and services in compliance with CAT’s procurement policies and procedures as well as Federal Transportation Administration regulations.

• Establishes bid standards and prepares procurement documents to publicly solicit bids and contracts for the purchase and/or lease of materials and services.
• Lead reviews of proposals to determine the best offer.
• Ensures records are maintained and procurements are documented from origination through completion.
• Manages the procurement of all supplies, equipment, and services for the CAT Procurement Policy and Procedures manual.
• Makes recommendations on policies and procedures needed to ensure the success and compliance of all procurement-related activities.
• Provides procurement research into procurements to ensure CAT obtains the best possible price.
• Identifies suppliers that satisfy CAT’s contracting and purchasing requirements.
• Prepares solicitation documents and offers using various forms of advertisement.
• Conducts evaluations of offers and determines the best supplier in accordance with solicitation requirements and ensures compliance with Procurement policy.
• Assures suppliers deliver materials and services in accordance with standards of price, time, quantity, and quality agreed upon.
• Processes requisitions for goods and services per Authority policy and procedures.
• Issues purchase orders once all support documentation has been prepared.
• Receives vendor invoices and processes per Authority policy and procedures.
• Exhibits a strong sense of urgency to maintain high personal performance while making decisions and allocating resources in a cost-efficient manner.
• Performs with excellence other duties as assigned

Provision supervision over the procurement process with oversight from the procurement manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic computer skills and word processing.
• Good mathematical background.
• Experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal), and follow up effectively with all staffing levels and clients/customers.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and energetically approach tasks assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment.
• Flexibility adapting to all situations and working varied hours, to include weekends and evenings when needed.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The preferred candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have two to five years of public sector procurement experience. Possesses a strong working knowledge of procurement and contracting, following Authority, state, and federal government guidelines.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. English is required, and bilingual is a plus.

Able to apply common sense understanding to conduct detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Strong analytical skills are necessary.

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, email, and/or database software preferred. Microsoft Office skills are required.

Professional procurement certification is a plus.