Procurement Manager

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County is hiring a Procurement Manager to lead its centralized purchasing program. In this leadership role, you’ll modernize and guide procurement operations, manage high-impact contracts, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations—all while driving efficiency and expanding supplier diversity. You'd be responsible for overseeing a fair and transparent centralized procurement program used by Oakland County departments and countywide elected officials in accordance with Oakland County’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, Board of Commissioner’s resolutions, and state and federal laws.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field of study.
Have a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time professional procurement or purchasing experience, in a private or public sector/government entity, at least three (3) years of which included the supervision or leadership of employees.
Considerable knowledge of general methods and procedures for purchasing supplies and services within a defined field of activity, and familiarity with basic market conditions affecting price and availability of purchased items.
Considerable experience managing a Union represented workforce.
Considerable knowledge of purchasing practices and policies, and of laws and regulations governing public procurement.
Substantial ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies.
Substantial experience in contract negotiations and networking.
Substantial ability to prepare and revise complex contracts, contract amendments, bid documents, and purchase orders.
Substantial ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate work performed by others.
Substantial ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, salespeople, County officials, employees, and the public.
Substantial ability to collect, summarize, analyze, and present information and to prepare and present recommendations related to competitive bids, procurement policies and practices.
Substantial ability to work effectively with County management resolving administrative level problems.
Substantial ability to utilize current word processing, Excel spreadsheets, database, e-mail, and Internet software.
Ability to communicate work-related information clearly and professionally.
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Possession of one of the following professional certificates or equivalent: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Considerable knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and use within purchasing technology.
Considerable experience engaging in vendor outreach and education, including supplier diversity efforts.

Responsibilities

Improve workflows, update policies, and recommend technology enhancements.
Lead and supervise the Procurement Division, setting priorities and supporting staff development.
Oversee contracts, RFPs, and purchasing documents to ensure compliance, accuracy, and value.
Negotiate and manage complex, high-visibility contracts.
Partner with County departments and leadership to develop strategic procurement solutions.
Ensure transparency through reporting and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
Advance supplier diversity through vendor outreach and engagement.
Oversees development of all contracts and/or lease agreements by procurement staff to ensure that the strategy, language, terms, conditions, and provisions contained therein are appropriate, current, and accurate.
Collaborates with Department Directors, Administrators, and Elected Officials in developing departmental specifications based on strategic direction, needs, long term cost savings, and design solicitations.
Reviews and approves any reports or activities related to procurement that are generated for the public or Board of Commissioners.
Analyzes and maintains comprehensive knowledge on current procurement trends to ensure that county procurement and contracting activities incorporate and reflect the most recent state and national laws, regulations, and practices.
Conducts regular and recurring one-on-one meetings with Procurement staff to remain fully aware of contract status, set priorities and workload expectations, ensure deadlines are being met, and contracts fully executed in a timely manner.
Develops, recommends and implements procedures for the efficient processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, supplier contracts and related purchasing records in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow and recording of purchasing activities.
Provides and/or ensures training of Procurement staff and departmental contacts on best practices, and changes to policies and procedures.
Oversees continuous development of Procurement staff.
Recommends staff development and participation in professional training and certification programs that will enhance individual skills in the procurement profession.
Reviews and updates the County’s Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual to ensure the efficacy and integrity of the County's purchasing procedures.
Conducts complex and high visibility RFPs.
Negotiates and supervises the negotiation of contracts with vendors to ensure securing the best deals and terms.
Develops, compiles, and analyzes data for reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer.
Oversees efforts to increase diversity within the County’s supplier base to ensure that minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses have the opportunity to bid competitively for County contracts.
Participates in vendor outreach programs as needed.
Plans, directs, makes staffing decisions and exercises managerial control over the Procurement Division.
Instructs, assigns, schedules, checks work, appraises performance, and recommends employees for salary increase or promotion.
Participates in decisions to discipline and discharge.
Communicates policies, procedures and all change management.
Performs other duties as assigned by Chief Procurement Officer and department administration.
Utilizes current countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Creates and updates workflow processes to gain divisional efficiencies and recommends improvements to the County’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual.