Under general direction, the Procurement Specialist performs procurement and contract administrative functions City of Rochester’s public transit service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing the full-cycle procurement process; purchasing of goods and services; assisting in the negotiation of contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory laws. The Procurement Specialist role involves researching, interpreting and/or applying applicable Federal Transit Administration (FTA), State of Minnesota laws, rules, regulations, guidance, and ordinances to purchases and provides expertise in This position also drafts, reviews, and administers contracts necessary to transit operations. Purchases range from small dollar purchases to purchases in th