Posted August 21, 2026
Procurement Specialist
Robert Half
Detroit, MI, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
DESCRIPTION:
This is an intermediate level position. The primary function is to provide support to the strategic
procurement process, as well as the creation, monitoring and maintenance of contracts. The
Procurement and Contract Specialist will coordinate with relevant business functions to develop and
execute streamlined processes to support efficiencies and timeliness across procurement and contract
management. The position will also assist with the administration of supplier qualification programs
that could possibly include evaluation of vendor performance, maintaining an adequate vendor base,
documentation of established and new vendors’ annual requirements including insurance certificates,
site specific training, OSHA/MIOSHA training, facility inspections, safety record and work/service
approval.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consult regularly with Finance, Program and Strategic Operations to discuss, plan, develop and
implement programs to improve procurement and contract effectiveness and timeliness.
• Establish and implement the corporation’s procurement policy. Update where appropriate to
meet all federal state and local audit guidelines.
• Responsible for the development and advertisement of Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q), which
will invite service or merchandise suppliers to bid on projects or jobs.
• Partner with owners on strategy, contract negotiations and the purchasing process.
• Assist in the negotiation and administering of corporate procurement contracts for the
acquisition of goods, materials, and services.
• Evaluate bids and prepare bid analysis. Develop and conduct cost/price analyses.
• Monitor bidders for federal and state debarment.
• Assist with the development of contract work scopes with appropriate corporate personnel.
• Develop and maintain contract policies and procedures. Oversee maintenance of contract
records and files and prepare reports on the status of contracts and contract information.
• Renegotiate/modify contracts as necessary where additional policy issuances are identified or
where additional services are needed. Monitor expiration dates and prepare contract
extensions as necessary.
• Coordinate the preparation of contract documents.
• Assist auditors during compliance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
SKILLS:
• Knowledge of governmental guidelines for procurement and contracting of state/federal funds.
• Must have general knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and practices.
Powered by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, a Michigan Works! Agency. Equal opportunity employer/program.
Supported by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Proud partner of the American Job
Center network. Auxiliary aids and services available uponCorporate Procurement, Purchase Orders, Buying Processes, Procurement Functions, Contract Negotiations, Procurement, Procurement Activities, Procurement Processes
This is an intermediate level position. The primary function is to provide support to the strategic
procurement process, as well as the creation, monitoring and maintenance of contracts. The
Procurement and Contract Specialist will coordinate with relevant business functions to develop and
execute streamlined processes to support efficiencies and timeliness across procurement and contract
management. The position will also assist with the administration of supplier qualification programs
that could possibly include evaluation of vendor performance, maintaining an adequate vendor base,
documentation of established and new vendors’ annual requirements including insurance certificates,
site specific training, OSHA/MIOSHA training, facility inspections, safety record and work/service
approval.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consult regularly with Finance, Program and Strategic Operations to discuss, plan, develop and
implement programs to improve procurement and contract effectiveness and timeliness.
• Establish and implement the corporation’s procurement policy. Update where appropriate to
meet all federal state and local audit guidelines.
• Responsible for the development and advertisement of Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q), which
will invite service or merchandise suppliers to bid on projects or jobs.
• Partner with owners on strategy, contract negotiations and the purchasing process.
• Assist in the negotiation and administering of corporate procurement contracts for the
acquisition of goods, materials, and services.
• Evaluate bids and prepare bid analysis. Develop and conduct cost/price analyses.
• Monitor bidders for federal and state debarment.
• Assist with the development of contract work scopes with appropriate corporate personnel.
• Develop and maintain contract policies and procedures. Oversee maintenance of contract
records and files and prepare reports on the status of contracts and contract information.
• Renegotiate/modify contracts as necessary where additional policy issuances are identified or
where additional services are needed. Monitor expiration dates and prepare contract
extensions as necessary.
• Coordinate the preparation of contract documents.
• Assist auditors during compliance reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
SKILLS:
• Knowledge of governmental guidelines for procurement and contracting of state/federal funds.
• Must have general knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and practices.
Powered by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, a Michigan Works! Agency. Equal opportunity employer/program.
Supported by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Proud partner of the American Job
Center network. Auxiliary aids and services available uponCorporate Procurement, Purchase Orders, Buying Processes, Procurement Functions, Contract Negotiations, Procurement, Procurement Activities, Procurement Processes
