Procurement Specialist I

RiseMe; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe in Detroit, MI seeks a Procurement Specialist I to support purchasing activities, contract administration and bid processes under the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director. You will prepare bids, RFQs, and proposals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration with at least three years of purchasing experience and can coordinate supplier negotiations to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a buyer or purchasing agent.
• Combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Procures equipment, goods, services, and supplies per laws and procedures.
• Prepares technical specs, contracts and solicitation documents.
• Generates and analyzes RFQs and RFPs, bids, and proposals.
• Identifies potential sources and conducts pre-bid/proposal meetings.
• Coordinates evaluation committees and negotiates awards.
• Administers contracts and change orders, ensuring compliance.
• Maintains procurement records and oversees supplier performance.
• Ensures public procurement integrity and proper documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration

CPPB or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract management software

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist I

Department: Procurement and Material Control

Classification: Exempt

Supervisor Title: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director

Safety Sensitive: No

Remote Status: Potential with Approval from Supervisor

General Summary: Under the direction of the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director, the Procurement Specialist I is responsible for technical and administrative functions of the purchasing activities for the company, which includes purchasing and contract administration. This position prepares bids, proposals and award documents; administers contracts, conducts negotiations in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procures or coordinates the equipment, goods, services, and supplies required by various departments in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures


• Prepares technical and complex specifications, contracts and solicitation documents, including all related research and value analysis


• Prepares and analyzes competitive sealed bids, competitive sealed proposals, requests for quotations (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP)


• Identifies and notifies potential sources


• Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings


• Coordinates and supervises activities of evaluation committees


• Edits requisitions and confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality and delivery


• Negotiates with sellers and prepares awards


• Performs contract administration, including liaison between suppliers and departments, compliance with contract terms and conditions, compliance with grant requirements, negotiation of contract amendments, extensions and change orders


• Performs or obtains cost/price analysis, as appropriate


• Monitors sellers’ compliance/performance to ensure that specifications/statement of work are met


• Maintains status and project file records of procurements including changes and modifications


• Performs contract audits when required


• Reviews and executes contracts, purchase orders, change orders and other documents within delegated authority


• Maintains the integrity of the public procurement process


• Researches market sources and suppliers to locate and ensure most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of supplies and services


• Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow-up


• Actively solicits feedback from colleagues and supervisor on opportunities for growth and development


• Retrieves files and documents from the designated procurement folders and drives on the company network.


• May utilize approved external programs essential to the procurement deparment’s regular operations.


• Incorporates safety into all aspects of job functions


• Must work within established methods, practices, procedures, policies of the DTC and federal or state laws


• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision Given To: N/A

Education, Experience and Qualifications: Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, or related field


• 3 years of experience as a buyer or purchasing agent


• Combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum requirements

Preferred:

• Experience in the public sector


• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Essential:

• Knowledge of contract documents, solicitation methods and contract administration related to procurement


• Knowledge of mathematics to perform computations and collect statistics for basic cost and price analysis


• Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures governing public procurement


• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading


• Ability to multi-task


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)


• Ability to manage projects


• Ability to read, interpret, explain and properly apply rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures


• Ability to develop effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments, employees, suppliers and other public agencies


• Ability to use judgment and initiative in making recommendations and resolving problems that are highly complex and sensitive in nature


• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to convey complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise and positive manner


• Ability to establish schedules and to complete projects on a timely basis


• Ability to successfully deal with all persons in a fair and equitable manner


• Ability to make difficult decisions and award contracts impartially and objectively


• Possess complete integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics

Preferred:

• N/A

Working Environment:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside


• The majority of the work will be in an office, but the position may require work outside of an office setting


• May be requested to work outside of regular office hours for special program events

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:


• Walk, stand, sit, speak, hear and use of manual dexterity


• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer


• Lift and carry up to 15lbs

Other Requirements:

• Must pass a background check Must pass complete physical examination and drug screen Must have a driver’s record compliant to ‘DTC Driving Policy’