Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Management

As the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management at TriMet, you will play a crucial role in supporting TriMet's many complex operations while making a positive impact on our community. You will oversee procurement, contract administration, purchasing, and materials management to ensure the efficient delivery of goods and services to keep our service running on time.

In this role, you will drive cost reduction, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and work closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to design and implement strategic initiatives that increase the participation of Disadvantaged, Minority-owned, Women-owned, Veteran-owned, and Emerging Small Businesses in TriMet contracts, helping to strengthen the local economy and foster diversity across our region and those that TriMet serves. You will also collaborate on workforce development initiatives for construction trades and professional services, including the potential of a project labor-type of agreement that would apply to TriMet contracts.

TriMet will be a critical participant in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project and will procure and contract for several aspects of the Project, including buying light rail vehicles, several design packages, a significant amount of construction work, leveraging alternative project delivery methods including design/build and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC).

This role requires being in the office four (4) days per week.

Essential Functions:

1. Design, develop, and implement strategic initiatives for the District's centralized procurement, contract administration, purchasing, stores and warranty programs.
2. Interpret, develop, and implement appropriate District-wide policies and procedures applicable to the duties and responsibilities of the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Department to enhance the customer experience, to promote fair and open competition, and to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and District rules and regulations.
3. Manages, plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, coaching and training. In conjunction with direct-report Managers, administer labor contract.
4. Direct the administration and maintenance of official contracts, including the negotiation of contract changes,and related documentation including vendor information programs, as required. Direct competitive bidding, competitive negotiation, and alternative solicitation processes in accordance with applicable Federal/Oregon laws and regulations using sound business practices. Manage complex solicitation processes and contract negotiations, as needed.
5. Control, monitor, and approve budgets and operational forecasts for department, including capital expenditures, labor resources, and materials and supplies (M&S); accountable for monitoring own department. Identifies opportunities for containing costs, and may be responsible for increasing revenue. Accountability for budget includes direct reports' monitoring.
6. Direct the overall planning, organization, and policy development of contracts/procurement administration to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to support internal customers; and strategically manages material to ensure inventory is maintained at an optimal level to support on-time customer deliveries, efficient movement of materials, and minimize inventory write-offs.
7. Plan, coordinate, and manage the operational, financial, administrative, and technical responsibilities of the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Department.
8. Work with the Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Officer on all aspects of the District's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) programs, and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of District contracts. Serve as an advocate, including participating in outreach forums for participation by Disadvantaged, Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses in TriMet contracts. Develop and implement contract programs and strategies to increase utilization of these and other certified firms in achieving the District's goals.
9. Responsible for establishing and achieving efficient utilization of personnel, organizational structure, and other methods to reduce cost and increase efficiency. Design and/or recommend creative/innovative approaches to purchasing in order to contain and/or reduce agency cost.
10. Represent the District on departmental matters with federal agencies, local groups and organizations, and professional associations as appropriate. Provide advice and counsel to management on contract development, contracting policies and procedures, and administrative issues as required.

Position Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration being preferred.

Eight (8) years of total credited experience.*

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible procurement or contract administration experience are required.

Eight (8) years of experience or exposure to large scale procurement programs are required.

Certifications such as: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are preferred.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.