Materials Management Specialist-1 at Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position purchases vehicle and facility parts and supplies for inventory, adhering to federal and state regulations and company guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities:    
ESSENTIAL:

•  Solicits quotes, determines best sources, awards purchase orders, negotiates adjustments with suppliers and evaluates vendor performance.


•  Ensures that materials and services are delivered as specified on purchase orders/contracts and reviews and approves time extensions to existing orders as needed.


•  Chooses the quantity and timing of bulk fluid orders (fuel, antifreeze, oil and soap). Purchases materials from computer generated requisitions.


•  Verifies accuracy of freight bills and submits for payment


•  Represents Materials Handling/Purchasing at meetings concerning Inventory Control and Purchasing

OTHER:

•  All other job-related duties as assigned.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree in Business, Purchasing or a related field preferred.


•  A minimum of three years of experience in purchasing, inventory control or materials planning, preferably with bus, train, or truck parts, related shop supplies and sources of supply. Maximus and Oracle Purchasing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•  Proficient with tracking and replenishing bulk inventories.


•  Proficient with computerized inventory or purchasing system.


•  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite,


•  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


•  Ability to use sound judgment and to maintain confidentiality.


•  Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

OR

•  An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

•  The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

 We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of May 22, 2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$54,858.00 - $77,487.75 Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy ( https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf )

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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