Strategic Procurement Assistant III

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit, Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Procurement Division, is seeking a Procurement Assistant III to perform experienced paraprofessional work in supporting contracting and procurement activities. The role emphasizes accuracy in purchasing, bid support, and records management while leveraging ERP Cloud tools.

As an experienced professional, you will coordinate orders, monitor schedules, and assist with supplier communications, ensuring compliance with regulations and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and at least two years of experience as a Procurement Assistant.
• Equivalency in education and experience evaluated on an individual basis.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy and completeness of purchasing contracts.
• Assist Contracting and Procurement Specialists during bid solicitations.
• Prepare purchase orders and manage supplier communications.
• Track requisitions, contracts, and order status.
• Maintain records, price lists, and bidder mailing lists.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve shortages or delays.
• Enter data into management information systems.
• Support special projects and other duties.

Skills

Procurement regulations

ERP Cloud knowledge

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Analytical reasoning

Education

Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy,Political Science,Accounting, Business Administration, Pre Law or related field

Tools

ERP Cloud

Job description

The City of Detroit, Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Procurement Division, is seeking a Procurement Assistant III to perform experienced paraprofessional work in supporting contracting and procurement activities. The role emphasizes accuracy in purchasing, bid support, and records management while leveraging ERP Cloud tools.

As an experienced professional, you will coordinate orders, monitor schedules, and assist with supplier communications, ensuring compliance with regulations and