Sr Procurement Specialist

NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY

Summary

This position is responsible for providing professional acquisition of supplies, services, and equipment, in the required quantity and quality for the NTTA. It is the responsibility of this position to obtain items via formal two-party contracts utilizing formally advertised invitations for bid and/or requests of qualifications and to perform related work. Under the general direction of the Director, Procurement Services, the Senior Procurement Specialist performs a wide variety of procurement and purchasing activities.

• Starting Pay: $55,860***
  
  

Responsibilities

• Primary management of exempt procurements, single bids, sole sources, cooperatives, and interlocals.
• Manages the procurement process throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Manages procurements from cradle-to-grave. Complete procurement life cycle including manages and evaluates phases of pre-planning, planning, solicitation, negotiation, administration, contract modifications (CMR, change orders, renewals, extensions), close-outs and termination of assigned contracts.
• Reviews Procurement Request documentation (PRF-1), specifications/scope, and statements of work.
• Works closely with program and project managers on proper procurement method for procuring such goods and services.
• Negotiates contracts, recommends, and communicates awards to vendors.
• Serves as an advisor to subordinate staff on unusual or difficult policy issues.
• Consults with user department on requirements development (Scope of Work).
• Solicits quotations and bids and negotiates prices and terms for contracts.
• Develops and maintains bidders’ lists for the organization.
• Prepares formal invitation for bids and requests for quotations, including required special terms and conditions, performance, and technical criteria.
• Corresponds and communicates with suppliers and internal and external customers regarding contracts, quotes, and bids.
• Performs and documents RFP, RFQ, RFB and RFI standard workflow procedures.
• Develops, coordinates with business units, short/long-term acquisition strategies
• Resolution of contract-related issues.
• Support NTTA’s Business Diversity outreach efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent amount of experience.
• Five years to seven years related experience.
  
  

Preferred

• Workday experience.
  
  

About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.

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