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.
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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.