Department: Charlotte Area Transit System DepartmentSalary: $85,288.00 - $122,601.49 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Transit Procurement Manager, the Senior Transit Procurement Supervisor provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight for all assigned procurement and contract administration functions. The position is responsible for supervising, developing, and evaluating procurement staff, ensuring operational excellence, and driving compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This leader oversees complex procurements in technology, construction, rolling stock, professional services, and engineering while guiding the organization on best‑practice purchasing strategies and risk‑aware decision‑making.

Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Staff Management

• Leads, supervises, and evaluates a team of procurement professionals, establishing clear performance expectations, goals, and development plans to maintain a high‑performing team.
• Provides coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to procurement staff and internal customers, ensuring consistent application of procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees workload distribution, prioritization, and resource allocation to support organizational goals and customer service standards.

Strategic Procurement Management

• Directs the planning, development, and execution of complex solicitations, including ITBs, RFPs, and RFQs, ensuring strategic alignment with agency needs and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and implements procurement strategies for major capital projects, ensuring that funding requirements and restrictions are met.
• Provides executive‑level recommendations on procurement approaches, market conditions, contract terms, and opportunities to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.

Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Oversees development, interpretation, and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures; recommends updates to ensure continuous improvement and regulatory adherence.
• Ensures all procurement actions and contracts protect the agency’s interests and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FTA guidelines.
• Conducts quality control reviews of procurement documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and professional standards.

Contract Administration Oversight

• Directs administration of high‑value and high‑visibility contracts including performance oversight, compliance monitoring, amendments, closeouts, and dispute resolution.
• Leads complex negotiations, cost and price analysis, and evaluations, serving as senior reviewer and final recommender for contractor selection.
• Advises project managers on contract compliance and collaborates to resolve performance issues.
• Negotiates settlement of significant contract disputes in concurrence with the Chief Procurement Officer and General Counsel.

Organizational Representation & Training

• Represents Procurement as a senior subject matter expert on cross‑departmental initiatives, system implementations, and organizational planning efforts.
• Develops and delivers training to enhance agency‑wide understanding of procurement planning and contract administration.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Oversees preparation of periodic reports and metrics to inform leadership decision‑making and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluates operational processes and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, risk management, and procurement outcomes.

Procurement

• Assists project managers with development of scopes of work; develops and prepares solicitation materials for highly complex procurements; determines appropriate procurement methods.
• Evaluates bids, proposals, and quotations; conducts cost and price analysis; chairs and/or presents as subject matter expert at evaluation committee meetings, as well as vendor interviews with contracts with high visibility and/or value; determines contractor selection recommendations and acts as advisor to procurement team members regarding selection recommendations.
• Assists in the review of invoices for projects that are highly complex, are highly visible, and or have a high value, when required.
• As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex procurement, contracting, and risk management regulations.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including employee performance management and team development.
• Skilled in prioritizing assignments, managing competing deadlines, and directing staff in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related experience.
• Previous construction contracting/purchasing experience with a government entity is highly desired.
• Professional certification(s) (i.e. C.C.M., CLGPO, C.P.M, CPPO, and CPPB) is strongly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with seven years of related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and nine years of related experience or an Associate’s Degree and seven years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.