Strategic Public Procurement Specialist

County of St. Clair; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of St. Clair in Michigan seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to advise departments on procurement, review requisitions for compliance and determine cost-effective methods.

You will draft solicitations, manage evaluation teams, prepare contract awards, and support cooperative contract opportunities; CPPB/CPPO preferred. Strong MS Office and vendor relations knowledge required for public-sector purchasing success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Management, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum three years of professional procurement experience for government or large organizations.
• CPPB and/or CPPO certification is highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of modern purchasing methods, policies, and procedures.
• Strong public relations, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to lead all aspects of the RFP process and evaluate bids.

Responsibilities

• Draft and recommend purchasing policies and procedures.
• Create alternatives to traditional purchasing and develop complex formal solicitations.
• Manage evaluation processes and negotiate best-and-final prices.
• Prepare and present contract award recommendations to the Board.
• Determine countywide contracts and cooperative purchasing opportunities.
• Assist departments in obtaining commodities and services at optimal prices.

Skills

Public relations

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

RFP process

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Business/Accounting

CPPB certification

CPPO preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Procurement software

Job description

County of St. Clair in Michigan seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to advise departments on procurement, review requisitions for compliance and determine cost-effective methods.

You will draft solicitations, manage evaluation teams, prepare contract awards, and support cooperative contract opportunities; CPPB/CPPO preferred. Strong MS Office and vendor relations knowledge required for public-sector purchasing success.