Contract Buyer
Utah Transit AuthoritySalt Lake City, UT, United Statesjob_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionThree years previous job related work experience with demonstrated progressive competence in contract negotiation and administration, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or other procurement work experience. Familiarity with contract law and applicable federal and Utah state procurement laws, regulations, and procedures including FTA Circular 4220, FTA Master Agreement, Code of Ethics, Buy America, Anti-Lobbying, Non-Debarment, Cargo Preference, DBE, EEO, and Davis-Bacon. Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field required, with a background in public procurement policies, procedures and regulations preferred. Must have course work and / or experience in principles and practices of business management, contract administration and purchasing. Knowledge of contracts, contract procedures, terms and conditions, contractual documents, procurement, and business best practices. Experience with JD Edwards and Laserfiche preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) at an intermediate level preferred. Strong skills in contract negotiation, organization, follow-up, multi-tasking, project management, and proactive problem-solving. Ability to handle stress and heavy workloads with tight deadlines while working under minimal supervision. Effective written and verbal communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation, in professional interactions with UTA senior management, staff, outside organizations, and other stakeholders. Ability to understand, interpret, research, and analyze contracts and information with close attention to detail. Strong ethics and integrity, demonstrating fairness, tolerance, honesty, and consistency in applying policies and procedures. OR - Health, dental, vision, life / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage). Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children. 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA. 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year. Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching. Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment. Training, development, and career advancement opportunities. Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment). Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children. Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc. UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals. Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness. Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T. Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs). UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required. Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 , 655 , and 219 . All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. Other
Utah Transit Authority
Position Title : Contract Buyer
Description
As the Contract Buyer, you will :
- Perform inventory, technical, and non-technical procurements for parts, supplies, equipment, and services.
- Plan, prepare, issue, negotiate, manage, and award solicitations, blanket purchase orders, negotiated price discounts, purchase orders, and contracts for UTA in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with FTA regulations and other federal and state laws.
- Conduct procurement and management of several contracts, including but not limited to UTAs fuel and petroleum products contracts, auto PO contracts, janitorial contracts, uniforms contracts, and shop supply contracts.
- Utilize Utah State contract in making purchases for the Authority.
- Document procurement activities and monitor vendor performance (of both prime and subcontractors) to ensure compliance with all contractual terms, conditions, and government regulations, including issues involving safety, environmental, and rail right-of-way access.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / TRAINING
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include :
For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit : https : / / jobs.jobvite.com / rideuta / #benefits
Pay Range : $71,800.00 or more, depending on experience
If interested, apply before : Friday, October 10th, 2025 @ 5 : 59 PM MST
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