"Alerted.org

Procurement Analyst II

Back to search

Posted: 9/11/2025

Location Name: RTS Monroe

Wage Max: 33.65 Hourly

Wage Min: 31.25 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Company Information:

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, RTS partners with the community it serves to provide vital, safe, and sustainable transportation services to nearly 8 million people each year. We carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping, and recreational activities every day.

This is a hybrid position working out of Rochester, NY.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Procurement Analyst II plays a critical role in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluating vendor offerings, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. This position supports the organization's operational goals by securing high-quality goods and services at competitive prices .

REPORTS TO: Manager of Procurement

COMPENSATION: $31.25 - $33.65 per hour (depending on experience)

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

+ Staying Healthy: Medical, Dental, and Vision (Dental & Vision insurance are currently free), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Feeling Secure: Disability Insurance, Pension Plan, NY State Deferred Compensation Plan, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Group Specified Disease Insurance and Hospital Insurance

+ Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO: 17 days upon hire; accrue additional time after 1 year), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Verizon Wireless Discount, On-site Fitness Center open 24/7, Employee Wellness Program, Culture & Inclusion Council, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), BJ's Wholesale Club Discount, and more!

Click here to view current medical plan rates! (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jOCleacz4ktSCqn0LyrkP-FBzNMwhWYh/view?usp=sharing)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and identify sourcing needs .

+ Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to recommend optimal vendors .

+ Develop and implement sourcing strategies .

+ Prepare and publish solicitations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations .

+ Facilitate meetings such as pre-bid and proposal , proposal evaluations, vendor interviews, and contract negotiations .

+ Draft specifications, terms, and conditions to ensure legal and procedural compliance .

+ Evaluate proposals based on quality, cost, and value criteria; recommend contract awards .

+ Ensure adherence to federal, state, and internal procurement policies .

+ Maintain accurate documentation of procurement activities and decisions .

+ Prepare resolutions for the RGRTA Board of Commissioners when required .

+ May oversee tactical purchasing functions, including issuing purchase orders .

+ Conduct cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions .

+ Validate noncompetitive requisitions through market testing and analysis .

+ Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental goals .

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor's d egree from an accredited institution .

+ Two (2) to four (4) years' work experience in a purchasing, public adminis tration , or financial position.

+ Experience with government purchasing requirements is a plus , but not required .

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ( Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint , Teams )

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

+ Comfortable working independently and collaboratively .

+ Capable of managing complex issues or involved project s requiring initiative, creativity, and sound judgement and escalate more complex issues to Manager when necessary .

+ Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities , meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities .

+ Strong a nalytical thinking, decision-making and negotiation skills.

+ Strong o ral and written communication skills.

+ Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy .

+ Ability to work with internal and external customers.

+ Ability to interpret and apply broad policies, procedures, and precedents to achieve defined objectives.

+ Capable of independently determining the best approach to meet goals, with functional guidance from a supervisor and escalation of atypical or complex situations as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS& WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, see, and use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to travel commercially. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship and/or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.