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Closing Date for applications: 07/02/2010
Summary
The mission of Long Beach Transit is to provide public transit services that enhance and improve the quality of life for the residents of our community. The position of Buyer helps to ensure the mission is achieved by purchasing a variety of commodities and services for use by all departments, with the primary focus on the Maintenance Department. Responsible to assist the Department Manager in all Purchasing and Stores duties, performs complex procurements in line with local, state and federal requirements.
Background Information
Long Beach Transit is one of the largest and best-run local public transit systems in Los Angeles County. What's the secret to our success? We take pride in serving an essential community need for the residents of Long Beach and surrounding areas. We value our customers, employees, and the service we put out on a daily basis. This pride and sense of value echoes in our organizational style of taking each employee's input into account, and in the unwavering focus we place on customer service.
Here's a quick look at the organization you will join: LBT maintains a fleet of 228 buses, which includes 60-ft. articulated coaches, a growing number of hybrid gasoline-electric engine coaches, and 30 smaller shuttle coaches. LBT has two operating facilities in the city of Long Beach and has nearly 800 employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
Receives and analyzes requisitions from various departments for the purchase of a variety of materials and services. Confers with department managers or their designees concerning requirements.
Assists other Buyers and the Manager, Purchasing and Stores in all other areas of procurement and contract negotiations as required. Assists in the preparation of technical specifications and scopes of work
Locates the source for emergency parts orders to optimally support the Maintenance Department. This includes bus parts and facility equipment items
Prepares and issues informal and formal procurement documents. (IFB/RFP/RFQ) Facilitates pre-proposal, pre-bid conferences, job walks, proposal and public bid openings
Analyses bids and proposals to determine vendors from whom purchases shall be made, considering such factors as conformance to specification, pricing, delivery time, terms and reputation of vendor
Works closely with internal customers to resolve contractual and vendor related issues. Assists the department in meeting annual DBE participation goals. Conducts vendor visits/reviews as necessary
Develops, finalizes, and issues Notice of Surplus Sales (NSS) of Agency surplus supplies, assets and vehicles
Complies with all safety regulations as stated in the company safety program, and reports safety-related accidents, incidents, and unsafe work conditions. Attends safety-training programs as required
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in administration, purchasing or related field
Three (3) years of purchasing/contracting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the automotive/bus maintenance environment.
Must have knowledge of public contracting principles and procedures including contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M) and procurement methods (IFB/RFP/RFQ).
Experienced in applicable State and Federal contracting laws, business law, UCC, FAR and FTA regulations.
Must have experience developing specifications for bus and automotive procurements; negotiating and problem solving strategies.
Experience with maintenance, repairs and Operations procurements (MRO buyer) is essential.
Experience with automated purchasing systems, word processing, (Microsoft Word) and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel).
Procurement within a transit operations environment desirable.
Experience in inventory cycle count procedures and year-end physical inventory process.
Must be able to communicate effectively, precisely and persuasively both written and orally.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner; develop, analyze and coordinate negotiated procurements.
Must be able to read specifications and understand bus/automotive mechanical operating systems.
Experience identifying and developing policy and procedural improvements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and effectively communicate to managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Salary Information
Grade 11 - Starting salary range $4,369/mo. - $5,350/mo. (DOQ) with excellent fringe benefits. Submit application, resume, salary history, and a current (within last 30 days) H-6 DMV printout (no exceptions) to Human Resources, Long Beach Transit, 1963 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90813, or fax 562-599-8905, or email abravo@lbtransit.com
For informational purposes only; not intended to be a job description.
Successful candidate must pass company physical which includes a drug screen.
Closing Date for applications: 07/02/2010
Summary
The mission of Long Beach Transit is to provide public transit services that enhance and improve the quality of life for the residents of our community. The position of Buyer helps to ensure the mission is achieved by purchasing a variety of commodities and services for use by all departments, with the primary focus on the Maintenance Department. Responsible to assist the Department Manager in all Purchasing and Stores duties, performs complex procurements in line with local, state and federal requirements.
Background Information
Long Beach Transit is one of the largest and best-run local public transit systems in Los Angeles County. What's the secret to our success? We take pride in serving an essential community need for the residents of Long Beach and surrounding areas. We value our customers, employees, and the service we put out on a daily basis. This pride and sense of value echoes in our organizational style of taking each employee's input into account, and in the unwavering focus we place on customer service.
Here's a quick look at the organization you will join: LBT maintains a fleet of 228 buses, which includes 60-ft. articulated coaches, a growing number of hybrid gasoline-electric engine coaches, and 30 smaller shuttle coaches. LBT has two operating facilities in the city of Long Beach and has nearly 800 employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
Receives and analyzes requisitions from various departments for the purchase of a variety of materials and services. Confers with department managers or their designees concerning requirements.
Assists other Buyers and the Manager, Purchasing and Stores in all other areas of procurement and contract negotiations as required. Assists in the preparation of technical specifications and scopes of work
Locates the source for emergency parts orders to optimally support the Maintenance Department. This includes bus parts and facility equipment items
Prepares and issues informal and formal procurement documents. (IFB/RFP/RFQ) Facilitates pre-proposal, pre-bid conferences, job walks, proposal and public bid openings
Analyses bids and proposals to determine vendors from whom purchases shall be made, considering such factors as conformance to specification, pricing, delivery time, terms and reputation of vendor
Works closely with internal customers to resolve contractual and vendor related issues. Assists the department in meeting annual DBE participation goals. Conducts vendor visits/reviews as necessary
Develops, finalizes, and issues Notice of Surplus Sales (NSS) of Agency surplus supplies, assets and vehicles
Complies with all safety regulations as stated in the company safety program, and reports safety-related accidents, incidents, and unsafe work conditions. Attends safety-training programs as required
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in administration, purchasing or related field
Three (3) years of purchasing/contracting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the automotive/bus maintenance environment.
Must have knowledge of public contracting principles and procedures including contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M) and procurement methods (IFB/RFP/RFQ).
Experienced in applicable State and Federal contracting laws, business law, UCC, FAR and FTA regulations.
Must have experience developing specifications for bus and automotive procurements; negotiating and problem solving strategies.
Experience with maintenance, repairs and Operations procurements (MRO buyer) is essential.
Experience with automated purchasing systems, word processing, (Microsoft Word) and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel).
Procurement within a transit operations environment desirable.
Experience in inventory cycle count procedures and year-end physical inventory process.
Must be able to communicate effectively, precisely and persuasively both written and orally.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner; develop, analyze and coordinate negotiated procurements.
Must be able to read specifications and understand bus/automotive mechanical operating systems.
Experience identifying and developing policy and procedural improvements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and effectively communicate to managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Salary Information
Grade 11 - Starting salary range $4,369/mo. - $5,350/mo. (DOQ) with excellent fringe benefits. Submit application, resume, salary history, and a current (within last 30 days) H-6 DMV printout (no exceptions) to Human Resources, Long Beach Transit, 1963 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90813, or fax 562-599-8905, or email abravo@lbtransit.com
For informational purposes only; not intended to be a job description.
Successful candidate must pass company physical which includes a drug screen.
Long Beach Transit is an equal opportunity employer and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in employment practice on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression or sex.
