Procurement Agent

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. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters.

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$66,440-$89,018

This position is hybrid.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Coordinates and facilitates 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 assigned authority.

Ensures timely follow‑up with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet bid deadlines.

Participates in and supports quarterly supplier performance reviews to assess performance, identity issues, and support continuous improvement.

Works with county departments and offices to resolve issues with suppliers related to defective or unacceptable goods or services. Makes recommendations on corrective action.

Conducts market research using industry publications, supplier outreach,…