Procurement Assistant II

City of Farmington Hills; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Farmington Hills is seeking a Procurement Assistant II to manage advanced-level procurement tasks. This role involves purchasing, inventory management, vendor interactions, and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for career development and various benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in procurement work.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Maintaining and anticipating inventory usage.
• Directing and analyzing contract proposals.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Characteristics of Work

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Examples of Work

This is advanced-level vocational procurement work involving purchasing materials, supplies, services, and equipment; maintaining and anticipating inventory usage; securing supplies; interviewing vendors and state agency representatives to resolve purchasing matters. Incumbents handle purchasing orders, invoices, requisitions, and vouchers. The work also includes directing and analyzing contract proposals or negotiations, reviewing procurement information submitted by state agencies, investigating market prices and trends, and planning and administering purchasing or contracts programs. Incumbents may assist state agencies by initiating recommendations and procedures. They receive general supervision from a higher-level Analyst or supervisor/manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-4 years of experience.

Additional Benefits include health/prescription insurance, wellness programs, life insurance, optional insurances, flexible spending accounts, paid leave, military leave, holidays, retirement programs, deferred compensation, credit union membership, tuition reimbursement, career development and training, promotional opportunities, and career ladders.

Selection questions include:

1. How many years of relevant experience do you have?
2. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Additional details on seniority level, employment type, job function, and industries are provided.