Position Summary

Lane Transit District (LTD) is seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Director of Procurement to lead the agency's Procurement and Materials Management departments. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all procurement and materials management functions, ensuring that goods, services, equipment, and rolling stock are acquired in a cost-effective, timely, and compliant manner. The Director plays a key role in aligning procurement operations with LTD's strategic goals and regulatory requirements, while leading initiatives in strategic sourcing, inventory control, warehouse operations, and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct staff to perform all aspects of the solicitation process, including IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, and cooperative contracts.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement laws, ethical standards, and agency policies.
• Provide direction in the negotiation of high-value contracts
• Directs the District's procurement contract administration function to ensure enforcement of the contract compliance requirements and to assist contract/project managers with oversight of contractor performance, to include developing contract language when required for specific situations, monitoring contract progress, vendor performance, identifying potential problems, expediting and follow-up.
• Oversee and coordinate specification development for larger, high-risk procurements; and identify and analyze potential risks.
• Oversee materials planning, warehousing, inventory control, and distribution functions.
• Ensure critical parts and supplies are available to support transit operations and maintenance.
• Implement and optimize inventory management systems.
• Monitor stock levels, minimize obsolescence, and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of both administrative and unionized employees.
• Develop training programs and performance metrics to build capacity and ensure staff development.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct spend analysis and supplier performance reviews to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Participate as a member of the senior management team, contributing to policy-level discussions, and serves on designated management teams.
• Build relationships with peer transportation company executives, local and state representatives, and outside contractors/vendors to share information, solve problems, set direction and set priorities to ensure the provision of excellent service to support the District's goals and objectives.

Required Education and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Education and course work can substitute for years of experience. Typical qualifications would be:

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field required.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement and materials management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Completion the National Transit Institute (NTI) Procurement Series Classes (4).

Preferred:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in a public transit or transportation environment strongly preferred.
• Certification as a CPPO, CPPB, CPM, or CPSM preferred

Lane Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.