Strategic Procurement Agent - #25931

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a public sector organization, is seeking a skilled Procurement Agent. This role is responsible for managing formal procurement activities, issuing competitive solicitations and purchase orders, and supporting contract execution in a timely, compliant, and cost-conscious manner. The Procurement Agent also works closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure bid accuracy, policy alignment, and strong supplier performance.

Job Duties

• Process formal procurement requisitions for goods and services above established thresholds
• Issue Invitations to Bid and Request for Quote solicitations for goods, services, and eligible construction-related purchases
• Lead procurement-related meetings, including pre-bid conferences, bid openings, award discussions, negotiations, and bidder debriefs
• Evaluate supplier quotes for pricing, accuracy, lead times, and compliance with specifications or scope of work
• Issue purchase orders and support the execution of awarded procurement activities
• Coordinate site visits, vendor communications, and internal follow-up related to active solicitations
• Maintain procurement records, vendor information, quote history, and supporting documentation for future sourcing activity
• Monitor contract performance and recommend corrective action, updates, or process improvements when needed

Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a closely related field
• 5 years of full-time experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration
• Experience processing formal procurement requisitions and competitive bid solicitations - Must know the RFQ and RFP processes deeply
• Knowledge of procurement practices, contract administration, and bid evaluation processes
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and policy-driven purchasing environments
• Experience issuing purchase orders and managing procurement documentation
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and internet-based business systems
• Ability to prepare procurement summaries, documentation, and project-related reports

Desired

• Experience supporting procurements for goods, services, and construction-related purchases
• Experience leading bidder meetings, bid openings, negotiations, or supplier debrief sessions
• Ability to analyze supplier pricing, lead times, and specification compliance
• Experience maintaining vendor records, quote history, and procurement audit trails
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and the relationship between departmental funding and procurement activity
• Experience responding to records requests or supporting documentation retrieval processes
• Ability to review technical specifications, catalogs, trade resources, and supplier materials to source solutions
• Experience identifying cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance opportunities

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based in 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.