Procurement Specialist 3

Salary

$64,600.00 - $97,000.00 Annually

Location

DWSD -735 Randolph Detroit MI 48226, MI

Job Type

Classified- Regular (DWSD Only)

Job Number

MW-052026-501050

Department

Water Department

Opening Date

05/12/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1701 - AFSCME Non Supervisory - Local 3134 - Accou

Description

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates. Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY: The Procurement Specialist 3 performs duties in the procurement of related to goods, professional services, and construction contracts. Compile bids, data and purchasing documents. Manages suppliers, bids and change orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist in and assembles data for the preparation of specifications and request for bid forms. Prepare lists of bids of vendors. Manages suppliers, bids, and change orders. Conducts market analysis and reviews specifications. Review bid discrepancies with requisitioner and bidder. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provides on the job training.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:

Position may be called upon to direct specific project activities or to work as a team member. Conduct routine field inspections of purchases. Prepare simple graphs and charts and other statistical records. Perform related work duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Clerical and office methods, records and equipment
  • Principles of purchasing work, basic accounting and data/statistical analysis
  • Methods, practices and procedures involved with the purchase and delivery of materials and supplies in compliance with policies and ordinances
  • Bids and contracts analysis, contract law, and the legal aspects of purchasing
  • Properties and general characteristics of several broad procurement classes
  • Purchasing principles, practices, and methods including specifications review
  • Receiving, inspection and testing methods
  • Supplier quality assurance functions
SKILL TO:
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and vendors
  • Compile data and apply analytical methods
  • Secure competitive bidding and locate sources of supplies
  • Manage suppliers
  • Perform salvage and recycling work
  • Conduct price studies and market analyses
  • Assist with developing and reviewing specifications
  • Use advanced technology

Minimum Qualifications

SKILL TO:
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and vendors
  • Compile data and apply analytical methods
  • Secure competitive bidding and locate sources of supplies
  • Manage suppliers
  • Perform salvage and recycling work
  • Conduct price studies and market analyses
  • Assist with developing and reviewing specifications
  • Use advanced technology
ABILITY TO:
  • Work effectively in a team-based, flexible workforce with minimal supervision
  • Execute all skills and duties classification
  • Use job-specific data management systems
  • Analyze purchase orders and contracts
  • Distribute information, negotiate conditions, and resolve conflict with vendors and contractors
  • Effective utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Communicate frequently with team members and other units across Department about process, equipment or potential problems
  • Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
  • Direct team activities or to work as a team member
  • Assist in and assemble data for t
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