Strategic Procurement Specialist

City-of-Rochester-Hill; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rochester Hills seeks a procurement professional to support the Purchasing Division by coordinating solicitations, bids, quotes, and contracts for city operations.

Responsibilities include developing specifications, negotiating terms, administering the procurement cycle, and providing guidance to departments within city policies. This role requires strong communication, compliance, and training capabilities in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or closely related field.
• Three years of professional-level procurement, RFP/IFB drafting, contract administration, or municipal operations.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience acceptable; CPPB eligible within four years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement process including solicitations, bids, and proposals to protect City interests.
• Develop product/service specifications and negotiate contract terms and pricing.
• Administer purchase orders, approvals, and year-end processes in the City’s financial system.
• Lead meetings, prepare procurement documents, and advise departments on contracting.
• Promote Citywide purchasing programs and provide staff guidance on procurement modules.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

RFP drafting

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

JDE

MITN

Job description

City of Rochester Hills seeks a procurement professional to support the Purchasing Division by coordinating solicitations, bids, quotes, and contracts for city operations.

Responsibilities include developing specifications, negotiating terms, administering the procurement cycle, and providing guidance to departments within city policies. This role requires strong communication, compliance, and training capabilities in a fast-paced public sector environment.