Senior Buyer (Project Management)

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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The Senior Buyer is a professional position that performs all necessary procurement functions related to the acquisition of a wide variety of capital, equipment, materials, small construction, Information Technology/software and various services. Identifies sources, issues solicitations, recommends and/or selects vendors, and initiates Purchase Orders, Contracts and Blanket Purchase Orders as assigned, while following government procurement guidelines. Administers service, maintenance, and small construction contracts. Contracting and Procurement related special projects as needed. Works with supervision from the Procurement Specialist, Lead(s) and reports directly to the Contract Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential:

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions for procurements. The dollar value of assigned procurements varies and is frequently under the small dollar purchasing threshold amount of $250,000.00, and occasionally up to $1,000,000.

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders regarding requirements, Statement of Work or specifications, cost proposal details, payment milestones, liquidated damages, and delivery schedule. Recommends methods of procurement, type of contract, changes and/or substitution as needed.

• Develops, recommends, and implements procurement strategies for solicitations and contracting actions in support of user departments using innovative and current industry best practices.

• Responsible for the assessment of procurement requests and development of solicitation documents for Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) and occasionally Request for Proposals (RFPs).

• Develops source lists, advertises procurements and distributes solicitation documents to identified sources through RTD's procurement portal, OpenGov.

• Solicits, analyzes, and evaluates quotations, bids, and proposals for goods and services and recommends or approves award of the Contract/Purchase Order and Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO), ensuring that all purchases comply with the regulatory, organization and FTA policies and accepted practices.

• Chairs pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences, bid openings, pre-construction conferences, evaluation committee meetings and contract kick-off meetings.

• For solicitations with evaluative criteria, facilitates and maintains oversight of the technical evaluation committee during evaluation process, to include: committee direction, nondisclosure agreements, evaluation scorecards, committee meetings and discussions, capturing strengths and weaknesses of proposals, compilation of scores, vendor demonstrations, oral interviews, negotiations, proposal ranking and recommendation of award.

• Performs detailed price and/or cost analyses and determines need for pre-award audit or pre-award survey.

• Develops a re-negotiation strategy and position, conducts negotiations, and prepares contract documents.

• Conducts debriefings with unsuccessful proposers.

• Enters data on Purchase Orders, Contracts, and changes into the Oracle Purchasing System, and Contract Database.
• Carries out necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensure delivery and contract performance as required by Purchase Order, or Contract or Blanket Purchase Order terms and conditions.

• Superior, effective communication with internal departments, external stakeholder groups and vendors regarding procurement strategies, status, and actions.

• Develops, processes and tracks contract documents, notice to proceed, amendments and purchase orders.

• Maintains complete and accurate solicitation and contract files and records.

• May assist with agency-wide and community procurement training.

• Administers Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program.

• Responsible for learning and maintaining RTD, State and FTA (Federal Transit Administration) regulatory knowledge regarding solicitations and contracting for the District to include laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the procurement, contract award and management processes.

• Effectively conveys the vision and mission of the organization and provides excellent service and satisfaction to internal and external customers. 

• Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the RTD.

Other:

• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Business, Purchasing, or related field.
• Minimum five-years procurement related experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Knowledge of the creation, processing, and all other required tasks for various types of public procurement solicitations, contracts, and contract management.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to research, analyze and evaluate information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized purchasing systems.
• Ability to manage and maintain strong, positive internal and external relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with exceptional attention to details.

Or:

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:
Procurement Specialist I, II or Lead, or Contract Manager

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 9/8/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.