Contract Administrator

Hiring Immediately for a Contract Administrator.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation $100,000-$110,000/Annual Salary

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The below represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks

• Sick days: 8 days

• Holidays: 12 days; 9 standard and 3 floating

• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Under direction of the Senior Director of Procurement, the Contract Administrator will select vendors and contractors via competitive solicitations for the purpose of awarding and managing public and private sector contracts for a wide variety of goods, construction projects, equipment, services & commodities required by multiple facilities of a transportation organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage & negotiate purchases in a full & open competitive environment with post-award contract administration.

• Prepare and solicit requests for quotes (RFQ), invitations for bids (IFB) and requests for proposals (RFP).

• Research marketplace for common & innovative products, equipment, technology & services, and source vendors & contractors who will meet or exceed the organization's technical & commercial requirements.

• Specialize in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) procurements in accordance with FTA Circular 4220.1G.

• Contribute to and lead cross-functional teams in the development of specifications & scopes of work.

• Arrange, coordinate and lead vendor/contractor meetings, site tours & conferences.

• Analyze, evaluate and tabulate offerings, process change notices/addenda and negotiate contracts.

• Create procurement documentation including Staff Summaries, Responsibility Reviews and DBE Reports.

• Participate in procurement and industry-specific conventions, expositions and trade-shows.

• Resolve contractual disputes and perform other procurement-related duties and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Business, Economics, Finance or other related field of study, plus three (3) years of applicable experience, or an appropriate combination of education and work experience.

• Strong problem-solving, negotiations, interpersonal and analytical skills.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing - will interact with all levels of personnel.

• High performance work ethic; will multi-task & deliver on a timely basis with minimal supervision.

• Organized self-starter who works well on team assignments and on an individual basis.

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite; proficient in Excel.

• Familiarity with cost & price analysis concepts for procurement actions and contract modifications.

• Experience with Federal Transit Administration and/or New York State contracts, is desirable.

• Experience working in a procurement department of a transportation organization is desirable.

• Prior participation in FTA Triennial and/or FTA Procurement System Reviews, is a plus.

• C.P.M., CPSM, CPPO, CPPB and/or other procurement designation is desirable.

• Experience with e-procurement software is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 100% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities.

• Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.

• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or viewing a computer screen.

• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge.

• Travel requirement (as a percent):