Salary : $158,995.20 - $192,067.20 Annually
Location : Toll Plaza, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Division: Bridge Division
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Opening(s): 1
Selection Process: THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THISPOSITION may include: ** • Assessmentof education, training and experience • Skills Assessment • Oral Panel Interview• Department Interview for FinalCandidates • Background, Employmentand Security Investigation

Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of Procurement, this position is responsible for managing District-wide purchasing activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement practices. Leads, trains, develops, and supervises professional procurement and support staff. Oversees the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract-administration processes for capital equipment, services, goods, supplies, small public works, and maintenance and repair projects needed by the District. Coordinates and interprets policies, procedures, and applicable laws for centralized purchasing throughout the District.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. GGBHTD Online Employment Application
2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)
3. Completion of Supplemental Questionnaire
Essential Responsibilities

• Develops and implements centralized purchasing policies and procedures for District-wide use
• Negotiates and prepares contracts that are highly complex and sensitive in nature
• Solicits, evaluates, and awards small public works and maintenance and repair projects, or oversees those activities when delegated
• Reviews procurement activities across all Divisions for compliance, efficiency, and opportunities for cost savings; makes recommendations for improvement
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and coaches subordinate staff as assigned
• Provides leadership and guidance to procurement staff for day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure District-wide efficiency and consistency
• Assists Director of Procurement in special projects or assignments
• Presents recommendations to Director of Procurement for resolution of procurement issues
• Facilitates meetings with vendors and their representatives
• Attends Committee and Board meetings as required
• Sets and monitors schedules for solicitations, coordinates required committee review and assists in preparing Board reports
• Reviews inventory and purchasing reports for all Divisions to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved utilization, and efficient replenishment
• Ensures that those safety program activities applicable to the department are effectively implemented and carried out. This includes ensuring that all employees in the department follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules
• Regular and reliable performance is required

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience on a year-per-year basis may be substituted in lieu of degree. A written statement detailing additional qualifying experience must be submitted at the time of application.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement, contract administration, or a related field, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience

License(s):

• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or equivalent certification is highly desirable

Physical Requirements:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting. Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen. Ability to travel to District facilities. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of:

• Applicable state, federal (including current Federal Transit Administration third-party contracting requirements), and local laws, rules, and regulations governing public agency purchasing and contract administration, including principles, practices, and terminology
• California Public Contract Code, Labor Code, and prevailing wage requirements
• Best practices in public procurement and contract management
• Contract law and terms and conditions
• Best practices in warehouse, inventory, and materials management
• Accounting, budgeting, and cost and price analysis principles
• Financial, procurement and inventory management systems.
• Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms)

Ability to:

• Demonstrate strong management skills in planning, problem solving, decision making, delegation, and communication
• Collect, analyze, and present data in a concise and easily understood manner for multiple audiences
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective, productive, and tactful working relationships with consultants, vendors, manufacturers' representatives, District staff, and others contacted in the course of the work
• Work independently, organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines

The following are some of the excellent benefits that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District offers to its employees:

• Paid Time-Off: Competitive vacation accruals, generous sick leave accruals, holidays per year, and floating holiday(s).
• Health Plans: The District offers three (3) medical plans, namely PERS Kaiser HMO plan, PERS Gold PPO plan, and PERS Platinum PPO plan, with a District contribution toward the premium. All plans offer an HRA reimbursement account for out-of-pocket expenses associated with your District-sponsored group health and prescription drug plans.
• Retirement Programs are available through CalPERS or an applicable Union Pension Plan, Mission Square 457 B, 401 (a) and Social Security.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): A FSA allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses for you and your family. This can be used for Health Care Reimbursement Account and Dependent Daycare Reimbursement Account.
• Life Insurance: The District provides a basic life and accidental death insurance benefit. Life insurance is used to replace the lost income of the deceased. Life insurance coverage is provided through Minnesota Life.
• Employee Assistance Program: This is a confidential and free service that provides support, counseling, referrals, and resources for issues that impact your life. The EAP program offers support or assistance for financial/legal concerns, depression, stress, parenting and family issues, and child and elder care. Services are available 24 hours-a-day and are available to all family members.
• Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, professional development and more.

*Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

**The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is a Social Security participant.
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Describe your experience with public-sector purchasing laws, regulations, and policies to include any experience with Federal Transit Administration requirements, Uniform Guidance, or third-party contracting requirements.
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Describe your experience leading, training, or supervising procurement or purchasing staff. If applicable, include the size of the organization or team, the number of employees supervised, and the nature of your supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
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Describe how your education, professional training, certifications, and work experience qualify you for the Purchasing Officer position. Include any relevant procurement or contract-related credentials and experience supporting operational, maintenance, transportation, facilities, or other technical departments.
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