Procurement Administrator - Central Ohio Transit Authority

Join the organization that received Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award from the American Public Transit Association in 2018 & 2020!

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is Central Ohio's public transportation provider, providing nearly 19 million passenger trips per year servicing Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union counties. Guided by our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, our vision is to move every life forward. Our mission is to provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.

Salary: $60,012 - $66,581

Location: 33 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Benefits: COTA offers competitive benefits including: medical/Rx, vision, dental, supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, employee discounts, employee bus pass; wellness initiatives, on-site cooking classes & chair massages, on-site Health Coaches & Dietitians, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation.

Position Summary:

Performs highly responsible, professional work in the development, execution, and administration of bid solicitations and contracts to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services and validate contractors' fulfillment obligations through the contract period of performance.

Performs duties in alignment with the 2019 - 2024 COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision To Move Every Life Forward.

This Position is Responsible For:

• Develops, processes, executes and monitors bid solicitations, contracts and purchase orders to achieve timely delivery of required goods and services on an economic basis
• Works closely with and regularly meets with all COTA departments to assure that purchases meet the needs and specifications of the unit
• Conducts pre-bid, pre-proposal, pre-construction and bid opening meetings & presents recommendations to the director on awarding contracts
• Administers post-award contract activities to ensure fulfillment of obligations by vendors and ensures goods or services comply with contract terms
• Manages purchases to obtain the highest value for COTA through knowledge of price solving trends analysis, availability of substitute products or new materials, and standardization of specifications
• Maintains current knowledge of all laws (local, state, federal) related to the purchase of goods/services (Ohio Revised Code, Uniform Commercial Code, FTA Regulations)
• Maintains effective working relationships with vendors to ensure adequate number of suppliers and to promote supportive interest in doing business with COTA, as well as evaluating and qualifying vendors

At Minimum You'll Need:

• Associate degree in business or materials management
• Four (4) years of purchasing experience, preferably for a services organization
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) preferred

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are of core importance and essential to the success of the organization. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. COTA believes that diverse and inclusive organizations gain the benefits in creating a stronger and more effective workforce resulting in services that better meet the needs of consumers and in result Move Every Life Forward.