Senior Purchasing Agent
Amy Cell Talent
- Detroit, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Procures Transit Authority vehicles, services, supplies, and equipment.
- Provides conformance and associated documentation to MDOT for state-funded procurements.
- Interfaces with vendor personnel and internal staff to facilitate solicitation, award, and contract administration.
- Prepares solicitation and contract documents.
- Executes solicitation process using an online bidding process.
- Reviews statements of work, specifications, and contract terms and conditions.
- Performs or obtains cost/price analysis, as appropriate.
- Negotiates with sellers and prepares awards.
- Monitors sellers' compliance/performance to ensure that specifications/statement of work are met.
- Prepares award documentation consisting of recommendations, bid tabulations, record of negotiation, certifications, board agenda items and resolutions.
- Assists in training other Procurement department staff members in the performance of their duties.
- Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Prior experience as a Senior Buyer or Purchasing Agent.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in the selection and procurement of Transit Authority goods and services.
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading.
- Multi-task oriented.
- Strong organization and follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Windows-based MS Word and MS Excel applications.