EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VENDOR/CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT (OPEN TO STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ONLY ) chez Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), CA

About the Department

Provides executive direction to Metro's overall procurement activities; executes Board adopted policies through implementation of agency-wide procurement procedures, while providing leadership direction to the Vendor/Contract Management (V/CM) department; advocates for, and supports, the small business community; and fosters an environment of empowerment through collaboration with internal and external clients to problem solve and meet and exceed expectations.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of October 13th, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Position Duties

• Manages, directs, and evaluates all Metro procurement activities; provides leadership, plans and sets priorities, implements agency-wide goals and objectives, and determines the most effective methods for carrying out the day-to-day and long-term procurement activities
• Executes agency-wide contracting authority as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Exercises full breadth of authority through contract formation, partnering, administration, and resolution of disputes and claims
• Takes a leadership role with respect to performance and utilization of Metro's procurement resources
• Provides assistance to formulate and implement procurement standards, procedures, and guidance in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements; provides assistance to manage the Metro Board Approved Procurement Policy and Procedures manual
• Recommends innovations and cost avoidance procurement methodologies when appropriate
• Consults and advises management staff and the Board of Directors in procurement or material management activities and issues
• Oversees and directs staff regarding policy direction, establishing goals, major priorities, and advising internal customers in the development of planning and strategies and resolution of major problems
• Directs the creation and maintenance of an atmosphere which promotes positive human relations and open communication between employees and supervisors
• Ensures employees are given a real and continuing opportunity to influence their work environment, contribute to the accomplishments of the organization, and participate in discussions related to the methods of work accomplishments
• Provides mentoring, training, and continuous professional development for all employees
• Develops and leads the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and long- and short-range planning efforts
• Monitors developments related to assigned areas, evaluates their impact upon Metro operations and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements
• Adheres to and monitors compliance with Metro's policies, procedures, budget, goals and objectives
• Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for safety performance of all assigned employees

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience

• Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in transit industry public procurement

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions preferred
• Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

• Experience procuring and negotiating different types of contracts, including professional services, Architectural and Engineering, fixed price, cost reimburseable, time and material
• Experience managing complex, high-volume procurements involving critical and sensitive requirements.
• Experience utilizing various software systems, including Oracle CIMS and Legistar.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports, analyses, and recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, methods and practices of public procurement processes, including inventory management techniques, concepts, and processes
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to public procurement, including Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Third Party Contracting Guidance (Circular 4220.1F) and public utility codes
• Contract types, e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), etc.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program, and budget development and implementation
• Effective project management theories and techniques
• Procurement organization leadership techniques
• Capital and operating budgets
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Directing the overall activities of a major organizational function(s)
• Establishing program/policy goals and the structure and processes necessary to implement Metro's mission and strategic vision
• Ensuring that programs and policies are being implemented and adjusted, as necessary, that appropriate results are being achieved, and that processes for continually examining the quality of program activities are in place
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing solutions and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgement and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing and delivering comprehensive reports and presentations to all levels of the agency, including the CEO and Board of Directors
• Financial planning and staffing
• Supervising and motivating assigned staff
• Effective negotiating

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Ensure key organizational goals, priorities, values and other issues are considered in making program decisions
• Exercise leadership to implement and to ensure that Metro's mission and strategic vision are reflected in the management of assigned staff
• Acquire and administer financial, material, and information resources to accomplish Metro's mission, support program policy objectives, and promote strategic vision
• Explain, advocate, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations and organizational units
• Interact with the Board of Directors and navigate through its processes
• Work strategically with internal and external clients of all classifications to help guide Agency decisions
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Think and act independently
• Handle highly confidential information
• Represent Metro before the public and with other agencies
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreements
• Provide for continuous professional development training for all employees
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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