Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director

Job Summary:
Under direction of the Chief of Staff, the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director oversees DTC’s centralized Purchasing and Materials Management/Stores function and is responsible over the planning, purchasing, and managing of a wide range of goods and services in accordance with the DTC purchasing policies and procedures, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Department including staff hiring, training/coaching, EEO compliance, and performance management in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Develops and executes multi-year sourcing strategies for major capital and operating categories, including A&E services, vehicle parts and rehabilitation, facilities, and technology aligned with DTC's capital plan, TAM plan, and grant funding cycles
• Conducts spend analysis and category management across all DTC purchasing to identify consolidation opportunities, negotiate improved pricing and terms, and deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance
• Establishes vendor performance management practices, including evaluation criteria, scorecards, and corrective action processes, to strengthen supplier accountability on contracts and task orders
• Builds and maintains a departmental infrastructure rooted in procurement best practices and streamlined processes
• Manages and keeps up-to-date procedures, policies, procurement files, and controls to monitor activities and ensure all DTC purchasing is conducted in compliance with DTC, FTA, MDOT and other requirements
• Plans and implements purchasing actions to ensure timely availability of the materials, services, and equipment needed to support DTC operations and programs
• Provides support to other departments in defining requirements and developing optimum procurement strategies
• Manages contract authority and competitive vendor selection processes to ensure that all DTC purchases are obtained at reasonable costs from qualified suppliers, and are in accord with the public interest
• Reviews and approves contract documents for major purchases and construction projects to ensure compliance with procurement standards, laws, and regulations
• Confers and negotiates with contractors, vendors, and manufacturers
• Ensures integrity of Purchasing and Stores systems and processes and ensures compliance
• Oversees inventory counts on a regular scheduled basis
• Utilize DTC-systems, including PMC, Bidnet, Financial Software, Smartsheets and other approved external programs essential to the procurement department's regular operations.
• Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development
• Retrieves files and documents from the designated procurement folders and drives on the company network.
• May utilize approved external programs essential to the procurement department’s regular operations.
• Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions
• Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws
• Creates a safe and inclusive working environment for all team members
• Collaborates and effectively works with all members of the team
• Practices open communication and resolves conflicts in a professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision Given To:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Procurement Specialist I
- Procurement Specialist II

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, public administration, or related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP certification, preferred
• Public agency or transit procurement experience, preferred
• ERP/e-procurement system experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of federal transportation procurement regulations
• Strong knowledge of state, federal, local laws, rules and regulations governing public transit purchasing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a Michigan or rail public transit agency, preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S./Canada Customs Regulations on export/import of materials goods, preferred

Department: Procurement

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Safety Sensitive: No

Remote Status: Hybrid with Supervisor's Approval

Starting Salary: $112,224 Annually

DTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.