Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Our client located in Dallas, TX is in need of a Senior Procurement Specialist. The ideal candidate will have experience working in transportation and have experience managing federally funded procurement projects.

Transportation

• Lead procurement initiatives and sourcing strategies for high-value and complex acquisitions.
• Partner with internal departments to define project scope, specifications, and procurement plans.
• Provide project leadership to ensure procurement activities align with operational and financial goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier optimization, and process improvement.
• Manage the full lifecycle of formal competitive solicitations including RFPs, RFQs, and RFBs.
• Develop scopes of work, bid specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitation documentation.
• Coordinate proposal evaluations, facilitate evaluation committees, and document scoring processes.
• Conduct market research and cost/price analysis to ensure best value procurement outcomes.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, service levels, and contract terms.
• Draft, execute, and administer contracts, amendments, and change orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and contract compliance.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to support operational continuity and risk mitigation.
• Ensure procurements comply with federal procurement regulations and requirements governing federally funded contracts.
• Interpret and apply relevant federal guidelines, policies, and procurement standards.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation and audit-ready files.
• Support internal and external audits related to federally funded procurements.
• Utilize ERP or procurement systems (such as Oracle, SAP, Lawson, or similar platforms) to manage purchasing activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, and contract documentation.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and performance metrics for leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Required - Experience managing complex sourcing initiatives, vendor negotiations, and contract administration.
• Required - Experience working in transit, transportation, government, or highly regulated industries.
• Required - Direct experience with federal government procurement rules and regulations governing federally funded procurements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• Experience with FTA-funded procurements or public transit agencies.
• Professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPPB, CPPO, or CPSM are a plus but not required.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems including Oracle, SAP, Lawson, or similar procurement platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional procurement initiatives and drive process improvements.

• Salary plus Cost of Living bonus
• PTO and Holidays
• Healthcare Plans
• 401k plan