San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) · 4 days ago
Assistant Manager of Procurement
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $143K/yr
6+ years expSan Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is hiring two Assistant Managers of Procurement to support high-impact procurements across the agency. The role involves providing leadership and subject-matter expertise in complex public-sector procurements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing procurements from planning through contract closeout.
Customer ServiceRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
At least two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role strongly preferred
SAP or ERP system experience preferred
Company
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
As the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is committed to providing exceptional service to the people of the San Diego region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sharon Cooney
Chief Executive Officer
Larry Marinesi
Chief Financial Officer
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