Strategic Procurement Agent - #25931

Blue Chip Talent; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Michigan is seeking a skilled Procurement Agent to manage procurement activities. Responsibilities include processing requisitions, issuing competitive solicitations, and ensuring compliance with procurement laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement or contract administration. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in business systems are essential. This position offers opportunities to improve supplier performance and cost savings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration.
• Expert in issuing formal procurement requisitions and competitive bid solicitations.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws and policy-driven purchasing environments.

Responsibilities

• Process formal procurement requisitions for goods and services.
• Lead procurement meetings, including bid openings and negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier quotes for pricing and compliance.

Skills

Procurement processes

Contract administration

Bid evaluation

Supplier performance analysis

Documentation preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database systems

Job description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a public sector organization, is seeking a skilled Procurement Agent. This role is responsible for managing formal procurement activities, issuing competitive solicitations and purchase orders, and supporting contract execution in a timely, compliant, and cost-conscious manner. The Procurement Agent also works closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure bid accuracy, policy alignment, and strong supplier performance.

Job Duties

• Process formal procurement requisitions for goods and services above established thresholds
• Issue Invitations to Bid and Request for Quote solicitations for goods, services, and eligible construction-related purchases
• Lead procurement-related meetings, including pre-bid conferences, bid openings, award discussions, negotiations, and bidder debriefs
• Evaluate supplier quotes for pricing, accuracy, lead times, and compliance with specifications or scope of work
• Issue purchase orders and support the execution of awarded procurement activities
• Coordinate site visits, vendor communications, and internal follow-up related to active solicitations
• Maintain procurement records, vendor information, quote history, and supporting documentation for future sourcing activity
• Monitor contract performance and recommend corrective action, updates, or process improvements when needed

Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of full-time experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration
• Experience processing formal procurement requisitions and competitive bid solicitations – Must know the RFQ and RFP processes deeply
• Knowledge of procurement practices, contract administration, and bid evaluation processes
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and policy-driven purchasing environments
• Experience issuing purchase orders and managing procurement documentation
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and internet-based business systems
• Ability to prepare procurement summaries, documentation, and project-related reports
• Experience supporting procurements for goods, services, and construction-related purchases
• Experience leading bidder meetings, bid openings, negotiations, or supplier debrief sessions
• Ability to analyze supplier pricing, lead times, and specification compliance
• Experience maintaining vendor records, quote history, and procurement audit trails
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and the relationship between departmental funding and procurement activity
• Experience responding to records requests or supporting documentation retrieval processes
• Ability to review technical specifications, catalogs, trade resources, and supplier materials to source solutions
• Experience identifying cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).