Strategic Procurement Specialist

St. Clair County; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to advise departments on procurement of goods and services. The role includes reviewing requisitions for completeness and compliance, and exercising independent purchasing authority to secure cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include drafting purchasing policies, creating innovative methods, developing formal solicitations, evaluating bids, and presenting contract award recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in procurement, business management, accounting or related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional procurement experience for government or large purchasing programs.
• CPPB and/or CPPO certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of modern purchasing methods, procedures and policies.
• Strong public relations abilities with departments and vendors.
• Experience leading all aspects of the RFP process and complex evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Draft purchasing policies and procedures.
• Create alternatives to traditional purchasing.
• Develop highly complex formal solicitations, manage evaluation, and negotiate best price.
• Prepare and present contract award recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
• Determine countywide or cooperative contracts for use by other entities.
• Assist departments in obtaining commodities and services at optimal prices.

Skills

Procurement

Government procurement

RFP process

Negotiation

Vendor evaluation

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Management, Accounting or related field

CPPB or CPPO certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Clair County is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to advise departments on procurement of goods and services. The role includes reviewing requisitions for completeness and compliance, and exercising independent purchasing authority to secure cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include drafting purchasing policies, creating innovative methods, developing formal solicitations, evaluating bids, and presenting contract award recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.