Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the administration, development, issuance, evaluation, negotiation, and award of formal and informal procurement solicitations for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). The position assists the Procurement Administrator in coordinating the daily operations of the Procurement Department and ensuring compliance with DWIHN policies and applicable federal, state, and local procurement requirements. The Purchasing Manager actively participates in competitive procurement activities to develop and administer solicitations, coordinate procurement schedules, and support departmental objectives.

What You Will Do

The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with the Senior Buyer to plan, develop, issue, evaluate, negotiate, and award formal and informal competitive procurements. They will prepare, review, and administer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and other procurement documents. The position will also facilitate pre-bid conferences, evaluation committee meetings, vendor presentations, negotiations, and procurement recommendations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of public procurement principles, practices, and procedures, as well as experience with federally funded, grant-funded, or Medicaid-funded procurements. They will also have strong leadership, organizational, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional procurement or purchasing experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years independently administering formal competitive solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitations for Bids (IFBs).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience administering public sector procurements.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading, coordinating, mentoring, or assisting in the supervision of procurement professionals.
• Possession of a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification is preferred at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Equity or stock options
• Paid holidays