Hybrid Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Oakland County; Waterford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland County is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contracting activities across county departments. You will coordinate bid processes, issue ITBs/RFQs, and manage requisitions and POs to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement with risk considerations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years in procurement or contract administration. This hybrid role offers growth within a mission-driven public service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or related field.
• At least two years of full-time procurement, purchasing, or contract administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement meetings, bid openings, award meetings, and related negotiations to explain bid evaluation and scoring to vendors.
• Prepare and issue Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and RFQs to suppliers for goods and services.
• Process requisitions and issue Purchase Orders, including items over $25,000 in Workday, following procurement policies.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for pricing competitiveness, lead time, and compliance with specifications.
• Support contract review with Corporation Counsel and Risk Management, and assist with contract amendments.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

RFQ/ITB management

Vendor relationship management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Oakland County is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contracting activities across county departments. You will coordinate bid processes, issue ITBs/RFQs, and manage requisitions and POs to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement with risk considerations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years in procurement or contract administration. This hybrid role offers growth within a mission-driven public service environment.