The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open until Friday, July 17, 2026:
PROCUREMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT – TEMPORARY (3 Months)
Pay Rate: $21.50 an hour
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
HIRING PROCESS
July 6, 2026, to July 17, 2026 - Employment Applications
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Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form (online or paper), completed in its entirety by the posted deadline date.
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Apply online at www.theride.org.
- Paper applications must be received in the AAATA office at 2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 by 5:00pm on the posted deadline date. Paper applications are available at the same address
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Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted; late and incomplete applications will not be accepted
After July 6, 2026 - Interviews Will Begin
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Interviews will be arranged for selected qualified candidates.
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Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email.
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Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered.
The Procurement Program Assistant is a temporary, full-time summer position within the Procurement Department, providing hands-on support across a range of departmental functions including working with the enterprise asset management system, assisting with Procurement compliance requirements, supporting solicitation and contract management activities, and supporting departmental project work.
This role offers a developing supply chain or procurement professional the opportunity to gain practical experience in public-sector Procurement operations while contributing meaningfully to the department’s workflows. The Procurement Intern assists Procurement Department staff with routine transactional tasks, documentation and data entry, with an emphasis on special projects assigned by the Procurement Manager and Procurement Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Enterprise Asset Management System Support
- Review and process requisitions
- Review and process vendor data
- Enter and track departmental purchases
Insurance Compliance Support
- Review and process vendor insurance certificates
- Assist vendors with insurance requirements
- Ensure accurate tracking of certificates in multiple systems
Solicitation and Contract Management Support
- Assist with formal solicitation activities (e.g. posting notices, setting interviews, reference checks, etc.)
- Review solicitation files, data, forms, and certifications for completeness and accuracy
- Review and input contract and agreement data into tracking systems
Record Management and Special Projects
- Support development of organized, accessible file structures for departmental records
- Organize Procurement Department physical and digital records
- Download documents for solicitation files
- Other duties and projects as assigned by Procurement Manager and Procurement Assistance Manager
Act according to AAATA’s Finance & Administration Division Values
- Strive to deliver excellent service to both external and internal customers
- Ensure that all work achieves high standards of compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures
- Work to identify and appropriately mitigate risks to the organization
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, business administration, or related field
- Completion of introductory business principles coursework
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); SharePoint experience a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with periodic interruptions
Reports to: Manager, Procurement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Frequent periods of walking, sitting, and/or use of hands/fingers.
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Occasional periods of standing and/or reaching.
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Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 10 pounds.
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Come work for TheRide! We are actively seeking a Procurement Program Assistant to help drive TheRide into the future! Apply today!
