Procurement Specialist I — Public Sector Buyer

Wayne County Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Procurement Agent 1 at Wayne County Michigan oversees purchasing activities, contract administration, and procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. This role follows federal, state, and local laws with supervision from the Procurement Manager, located in Detroit.

Key responsibilities include soliciting bids, preparing specifications, evaluating proposals, and maintaining procurement records.

Qualifications

• At least four years of public or private purchasing experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Proficient in procurement processes, bid/tender management, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Solicit formal and informal bids and quotations for materials, products or services.
• Prepare specifications and standards for supplies, materials, equipment or services.
• Compare and evaluate bid proposals and supplier quotations.
• Designate successful bidder and terms of payment and delivery.
• Maintain necessary records and files to document procurement activities.
• Manage and maintain a filing system.
• Type Bids, RFPs/RFQs.
• Type bid tabulations, memorandums and letters.
• Attend Bid Openings.
• Return Bid guaranty checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Procurement Agent 1 at Wayne County Michigan oversees purchasing activities, contract administration, and procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. This role follows federal, state, and local laws with supervision from the Procurement Manager, located in Detroit.

Key responsibilities include soliciting bids, preparing specifications, evaluating proposals, and maintaining procurement records.