Procurement & Contracts Manager

Procurement & Contracts Manager

Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots)

Salem, Oregon

Salary:  $97,653 - $139,229

Headquartered in the city of Salem, Oregon, the Salem Area Mass Transit District, also known as Cherriots, is a public transportation agency which operates within the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer. The region is one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the Pacific Northwest, being located in the lush Willamette River Valley. Salem is just an hour away from the Cascade mountains to the east and the ocean beaches to the west, and the area offers year-round outdoor recreation, sports, music, theater, and the arts. The region also has easy access to the Portland metropolitan area, an hour north. Salem is Oregon’s capital city, and the Salem/Keizer metropolitan area has a population of over 400,000.

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, and has an operating budget of $147.6 million with 265 full-time employees. Cherriots operates fixed-route transit and paratransit service within the urban growth boundary of Salem and Keizer, and regional express service between communities in Marion, Polk, and Linn counties, as well as a number of other services.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Procurement & Contracts Manager manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the procurement and contracts department, including highly technical purchasing services and contracts. This position coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, provides administrative support to the CFO, and supervises and develops work plans for staff.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager will be responsible for cradle to grave contract and procurement administration and will perform related duties as assigned. This position also serves as the liaison for the procurement/contracts department with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, and negotiates and resolves issues. This position is approximately 65% procurement and 35% contract administration. The Procurement & Contracts Manager will work within a department with 2 FTEs and a 2024 budget of $374,000.

Education and Experience: Current Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) certification. A minimum of five years in management and ten years of experience in procurement and contract departments. A minimum of five years of supervisory experience, or, any satisfactory, equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A bachelor’s degree in business administration or public transportation, or, a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Cherriots reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.

For a complete position profile, full job description, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Salem Area Mass Transit District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: September 15, 2024 (open until filled).

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