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