SENIOR BUYER

Overview

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description Plans, prepares, and oversees complex procurement activities. The position is responsible for sourcing, expediting, procuring product and supplier scorecard implementation.

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 9, 2026
. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Acquires materiel, supplies, equipment, and services according to specifications and requirements
• Provides accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders in accordance with Metro's policies and procedures
• Organizes and analyses supply requisitions
• Communicates and resolves over-shipments, delivery shortages, non-conformance, quantity adjustments, delivery changes, and price discrepancies to the interested parties in a timely manner
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure continuity of goods and services that will meet the quality, service, and price performance standards of the agency; manages the day-to-day business relationship and acts as a liaison between suppliers and internal/using departments
• Selects vendors, obtains and compares price quotations, negotiates terms, and awards contracts within Metro
• Interacts with originating departments to ensure that available goods or services meet their requirements; suggests acceptable substitutes when necessary
• Maintains various files and records of procurements
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs) in compliance with Metro's policies and procedures and with state and federal rules and regulations
• Solicits small businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) to participate in Metro's procurement process
• Negotiates contract costs, terms, and conditions for special projects
• Conducts complex acquisitions which require long-term agreements or contracts
• Trains, organizes, assigns, coaches, and reviews work of less experienced staff as a team leader, conferring with supervisor when necessary

May be required to perform other related job duties.

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field

• Three years of relevant experience performing purchasing activities; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

• Experience conducting sourcing for hard-to-find alternatives, substitute items or custom items
• Experience developing and implementing an automated order follow-up process
• Experience working with suppliers to expedite hot/late orders

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of procurement
• Types, uses, and…