Strategic Sourcing Lead – Public Sector (Hybrid)

Oakgov; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland County in Waterford, Michigan seeks a Strategic Sourcing Agent to lead sourcing, evaluation, and management of suppliers for high-dollar solicitations. You will negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and shape procurement strategy across multiple departments.

This full-time, hybrid role offers public-service impact and opportunities to influence procurement portfolios within IT, engineering, and financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, public administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of full-time purchasing experience in public sector or large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methods, policies, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction bids and other complex, high-dollar solicitations (>$1M).
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing for complex contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain procurement reports to guide strategy.
• Advise departments on fair processes, policies and procedures; ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate and lead procurement meetings, bid openings, evaluations and debriefings.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP/CRM

Job description

Oakland County in Waterford, Michigan seeks a Strategic Sourcing Agent to lead sourcing, evaluation, and management of suppliers for high-dollar solicitations. You will negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and shape procurement strategy across multiple departments.

This full-time, hybrid role offers public-service impact and opportunities to influence procurement portfolios within IT, engineering, and financial services.