Manager, Negotiated Procurements

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit Division is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as a resource for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Manager, Negotiated Procurements, manages request for proposal (RFP) and bidding contract procurement process for professional technical services (PTS), architectural and engineering services (A&E), and Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) rolling stock and contracted services, with a primary focus on negotiated procurements.

• Supervise a team of procurement professionals in contract solicitation with a focus on A&E, PTS, and MTS services
• Manage PTS, A&E and MTS solicitation packages
• Provide oversight and leadership in overseeing the development and maintenance of standard terms and conditions for PTS, A&E, and MTS services
• Oversee and lead panel approvals and the selection process for negotiated procurements
• Manage and lead adequate competition reviews and market research for competitive procurements
• Develop, create, oversee, and review contract terms and solicitation package creation as needed negotiated procurements
• Regularly review Software as a Service solicitation packages and contract template
• Provide leadership in coordination with the Council project offices infrastructure work
• Lead redlines reviews with the Non-Standard Manager in a timely and efficient manner
• Coordinate procurement review of relevant business items and regularly update Procurement's business item guidance, standard operating procedures, and work instructions
• Review and revise business items for procurement internal customers
• Manage the procurement recommendation reports for selection of proposers
• Oversee market research and adequate competition determinations
• Review contracting process and ensure that there is adherence to internal controls, statutory requirements and grant regulations
• Ensure templates associated with negotiated procurements consist of required funding terms and conditions, like FTA and PFA

Any combination of completed education (in Business Administration, Materials Management, Finance, Economics, or closely related field) and progressively responsible experience (in contract/procurement experience in a combination of procurement, supply change management, goods and services contracting, construction contracting and subcontract administration). Experience must include 3 years of experience leading programs, projects, or teams.

• High school diploma/GED with ten years of experience
• Associate degree with eight years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with six years of experience
• Master's degree with four years of experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience promoting an equitable,

  positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity

  among all employees

• Knowledge of government and contracting regulations and principles
• Knowledge of standard professional services terms and solicitation packages- including technology, software as a service
• Knowledge of contract processes for Architecture and Engineering services, including Brooks Act
• Knowledge of alternative procurement methods: declarations of interest, prequalification, and request for information
• Ability to interpret data and present solutions to problems
• Ability to read and understand complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and communicate through speech and written avenues
• Ability to integrate data and synthesize material into policy plans
• Ability to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: MANA / Pay Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting; hybrid.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

PD/TCC postings that require fingerprinting:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in order to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. All applicants' background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in order to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.