Strategic Sourcing Agent
Core
Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and management of suppliers to secure goods and services at the optimal balance of cost, quality, and value for Oakland County, specifically administering complex high-value formal solicitations.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing agent (public sector procurement)
Builds
Contract portfolios and procurement strategies for County departments
Domain
Public sector procurement / Government services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> contract portfolio management & strategic sourcing
Required skills
complex bid administration, supplier performance monitoring, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, market trend analysis, stakeholder advisory, procurement policy enforcement, dispute resolution, financial analysis of bids, vendor background investigation
Preferred skills
leadership of lower-level staff, mentoring procurement staff, system implementation support, KPI establishment
Technologies
countywide and department-specific procurement software
Responsibilities
Lead construction bids and complex high-dollar solicitations; determine bonding requirements for bids over $1M; serve as strategic advisor to departments on procurement methods; ensure adherence to Board-approved procurement policies; monitor supplier performance and negotiate contract terms; conduct public bid openings and manage evaluation processes; address supplier/contract disputes; maintain contract portfolio reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for supervision