What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Specialist #26794 position at Blue Chip Talent?
Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with one of our clients, is seeking a skilled & Strategic Sourcing Agent - General Procurement. This role is responsible for leading complex procurement initiatives, managing high-value bids, and advising departments on sourcing strategies to deliver optimal value for the community.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate the development and review of detailed scopes of work and evaluation criteria
- Negotiate contract terms, including pricing and scope, to maximize value and minimize risk
- Oversee the evaluation process, analyzing complex bids and financial information
- Serve as a strategic advisor to departments on procurement methods and sourcing strategies
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain reports supporting procurement strategy and portfolio management
- Ensure fair and transparent bidding processes, responding to vendor inquiries and managing public bid events
- Collaborate with legal and risk teams to establish appropriate contract terms and insurance requirements
Skills & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- 10 years of end-to-end procurement experience in public or private sectors
- Deep understanding of RFP/RFQ processes, bid management, scope development, and strategic sourcing
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to operate in ambiguous, evolving environments
- Experience managing high-value procurements ($1M and above)
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to command the room
- Familiarity with procurement software, including bid platforms (e.g., BidNet), and enterprise systems like Workday
- Demonstrated change management and cultural transformation experience
Desired:
- Experience in government procurement and building procurement functions from the ground up
- Automotive or advanced manufacturing background
- Familiarity with public sector processes and cross-sector collaboration
- Strong analytical mindset and strategic acumen
- Resilience and self-sufficiency in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth. We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.