Procurement Specialist
Description
Procurement Specialist
Position Summary
The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in strategically sourcing products and services to support our North American business units. This position focuses on core procurement operations—including vendor management, communications, sourcing, purchasing, and training—while also contributing to broader procurement initiatives that strengthen and optimize the corporate procurement department.
The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in strategically sourcing products and services to support our North American business units. This position focuses on core procurement operations—including vendor management, communications, sourcing, purchasing, and training—while also contributing to broader procurement initiatives that strengthen and optimize the corporate procurement department.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Competitive compensation package of minimum $76,000 – maximum $95,000
Benefits include:
- Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
- Sick days: 5 days
- Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.
Responsibilities
Supplier & Vendor Management
- Manage existing and new suppliers to support company-wide category goals.
- Support vendor management initiatives to achieve targeted cost savings through cost reductions, cost avoidance, and rebate programs.
- Negotiate contract terms and agreements with new and existing suppliers.
- Promote and support Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program initiatives across the organization.
Sourcing & Procurement Operations
- Source appropriate products and services to meet the needs of customers, business units, and internal departments.
- Ensure procurement processes, policies, and best practices are understood and followed across all business locations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with general managers, location personnel, and corporate department leaders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Alignment
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and category applications.
- Provide guidance and support on procurement strategy, supplier performance, and process improvements.
Data, Reporting & Strategy
- Track, analyze, and report key procurement metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Participate in procurement-related projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
- Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CPIM, CIPS, or similar) are a plus.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
- Experience in the transportation industry or vehicle parts a plus.
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts and achieve favorable terms.
- Supplier management experience required.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and mediate conflicts.
- Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented and analytical.
- Creative problem-solver with the ability to think outside traditional approaches.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to travel up to 10% outside the immediate area.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]
Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
