April 16, 2024
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| Title: | Director, Contracts and Procurement | |
| Company: | Valley Metro | |
| Location: | Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Job Status: | Full-time | |
| Job ID: | 147175 | |
| Website: | https://jobs.kl2connects.com/jobs/current | |
Are you ready for a top-level executive opportunity in the sun-drenched, fast-growing Phoenix metro area? KL2 Connects LLC has been retained by the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority in seeking a Director, Contracts and Procurements who will assist in executing its mission to provide multimodal transit to a population of 4.8 million.
The Director is a member of the Valley Metro’s finance and procurement team who upholds the Agency’s core values: Whatever It Takes, Team Player, and Positive Customer Care/Service. The Director manages and operates the transit agency’s Procurement Department, including the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and quality assurance of all contracting and purchasing activities; staff supervision; and ensuring accountability and compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, agency policies, and procedures.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, contract management, or a closely related field plus ten years of progressively responsible work experience in contract management and procurement services, including five years of senior-level management experience and supervision, or an equivalent combination of the two. Desirable skills and achievements include transit and/or public sector procurement experience; the procurement of goods and services utilizing Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) funds; a valid Arizona driver’s license; and a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) / Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or equivalent professional certification.
This exceptional career opportunity offers a very attractive compensation and benefits package. To be considered, go to www.KL2connects.com/openings, select the Valley Metro listing, and upload a letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and 4 to 5 professional references (preferably supervisory and including each reference’s name, title, email, phone, and relationship to you).
For more information, please contact KL2’s Bob Babbitt at [email protected]. Valley Metro is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Thank you for your interest and consideration.
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The Director is a member of the Valley Metro’s finance and procurement team who upholds the Agency’s core values: Whatever It Takes, Team Player, and Positive Customer Care/Service. The Director manages and operates the transit agency’s Procurement Department, including the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and quality assurance of all contracting and purchasing activities; staff supervision; and ensuring accountability and compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, agency policies, and procedures.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, contract management, or a closely related field plus ten years of progressively responsible work experience in contract management and procurement services, including five years of senior-level management experience and supervision, or an equivalent combination of the two. Desirable skills and achievements include transit and/or public sector procurement experience; the procurement of goods and services utilizing Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) funds; a valid Arizona driver’s license; and a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) / Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or equivalent professional certification.
This exceptional career opportunity offers a very attractive compensation and benefits package. To be considered, go to www.KL2connects.com/openings, select the Valley Metro listing, and upload a letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and 4 to 5 professional references (preferably supervisory and including each reference’s name, title, email, phone, and relationship to you).
For more information, please contact KL2’s Bob Babbitt at [email protected]. Valley Metro is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Thank you for your interest and consideration.