Procurement Agent

Overview & Benefits Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire General Summary $66,440-$89,018 This position is hybrid. Are you organized, detail-oriented, and interested in supporting procurement activities that make an impact across Oakland County? In this role, you’ll support formal procurement activities for requests over $25,000 and up to $100,000, helping ensure purchases are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with County policies and procedures. What You’ll Do: Support procurement and contracting activities for County departments and offices. Process requisitions and assist with purchase order issuance. Prepare and issue Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs). Help ensure procurement activities are timely, cost-effective, and risk-conscious. Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records. Utilize Countywide and department-specific systems to manage procurement activities. Why You’ll Love It: Play an important role in supporting purchasing needs across Oakland County. Gain hands-on experience with formal procurement and contracting processes. Work with a variety of County departments and procurement needs. Build your expertise in public-sector purchasing while contributing to efficient and responsible use of County resources. Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or closely related field of study. Have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in procurement, purchasing, or contract administration. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates and facilities various procurement meetings, including pre-bid meetings, bid openings, award meetings, negotiation related meetings, and bidder debriefing meetings to explain the bid evaluation and scoring process to help vendors better understand the evaluation process. Attends site visits as needed for solicitations as well as support procurement related communications through e-mail and phone exchanges. Solicits and evaluates Request for Quotes and Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) from suppliers for goods and services required for project bids as well as issue Purchase Orders in accordance with procurement policies. Issue Invitation to Bid’s (ITB) for goods and construction projects under $1M. Processes requisitions over $25,000 within workday. Analyzes supplier quotes for accuracy, pricing competitiveness, lead time, and compliance with specifications. Develops and maintains strong relationships with vendors to ensure responsive communication and favorable pricing. Maintains accurate records of quotes, vendor contacts, and historical pricing for use in future bids and procurement efforts. Coordinates with Corporation Counsel and Risk Management to support contract review, insurance requirements and risk mitigations. Create and process contracts and contract amendments in accordance with procurement polices and procedures. Participates in contract negotiations with suppliers related to pricing and delivery to support favorable procurement outcomes within established guidelines and…

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