TARC will be launching the New TARC Network next summer and we want you to be a part of it!

The New TARC Network will mark a new chapter in TARC history and will allow the agency to provide better, more reliable service on major corridors across the city. TARC is looking for transit professionals who want to help us deliver high-quality bus service to the Louisville community. 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, and facilitates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to support the on-going needs of Transit Authority of River City. This role will work closely with vendors to obtain product and service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.  The role will provide support in facilitating the overall procurement and contract management cycle. This position will support a safety and customer service culture through programs, procedures, and other related work to achieve TARC’s mission and strategic outcomes. The position is responsible for meeting or exceeding all TARC policies and procedures with strict adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations; and performing related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Places orders and negotiates with vendors; expedites purchase orders; determines and follows up on exceptions, returns, exchanges or credits, and resolves order problems or supply chain issues and other problems as requested; works with departments to reconcile invoices.

• Provides information and guidance to departments regarding purchasing needs, specifications for services, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain DBE and other required reports.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED; 
• Three (3) years of experience performing procurement-related activities.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver's License by the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above-stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic principles and practices of contract administration/procurement.
• Methods and techniques utilized in quality analysis of equipment, materials, services, and supplies.
• Advanced principles and practices of customer service.
• Principles and practices of gathering, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Various methods and techniques to reach mutually agreeable solutions and outcomes.
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
• Advise and explain purchasing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains accurate financial records and reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of procurement goals.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business, including TARC employees, government entities, and contractors.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Effectively use computer systems, applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; must be able to see, hear and speak; and sit at a desk for long periods of time. Work may require some level of mobility including lifting or moving materials. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or members of the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. 

This position requires a pre-employment screening. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who are not able to perform the essential duties of the job.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: No