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SalaryApril 12, 2023 - Repost
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING
Contract Specialist
Office of Procurement
IN THIS ROLE:
You will be responsible for solicitation, negotiation and administration of assigned contract
awards pertaining to supplies, materials, equipment, and services for Oakland Schools and
respective Oakland County school districts, as needed.
WHAT WE NEED:
We are seeking a highly-organized self-starter with exceptional problem-solving and analytical
skills to solicit, negotiate and administer assigned contract awards pertaining to supplies,
materials, equipment, and services for Oakland Schools and respective Oakland County school
districts as needed. This will include writing and issuing RFPs and IFBs, assisting departments
with procurement needs, evaluating RFP responses, and approving contracts and purchase
orders.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- Four or more years of related experience required. K-12 purchasing experience preferred.
- NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement CPPB or CPPO certification preferred.
- Michigan School Business Officials CPO certification preferred.
- Ability to perform cost and data analyses and assess contract compliance.
- Ability to research products and services.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and in writing, to all levels with
- Knowledge of and ability to read and comprehend state statutes and regulations.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
SALARY DETAILS:
Annual salary of $60,753 - $70,455 with the potential to earn up to $75,873 based on annual step
increases / exempt position / 12-month work year
WHY WORK FOR OS?
Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:
- The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial security
- Quality health insurance, dental, and vision plans
- Generous vacation and leave time so you can have a healthy work-life balance
- OS-paid coverage for life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being
- The opportunity to buy optional health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts
(FSA), pet insurance, legal insurance, college savings plans, and tax-sheltered annuity (TSA)
plans
- OS provides the ability to get involved within the organization and advance your skill set
WHO WE ARE:
Oakland Schools (OS) is an intermediate school district (ISD) that is focused on providing
educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner so that
they can provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools
Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). Through your work
at OS, you will help children have the best learning experience possible! To learn more about us,
visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please use the Oakland County Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply.
Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to
apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts.
All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application
materials to Oakland Schools.
POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For questions regarding this position, please contact J. Cottingham at 248.209.2246.
Oakland Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital
status, sexual orientation (subject to the limits of applicable law), age, genetic information, or disability in its programs,
services, activities or employment opportunities. Inquiries related to employment discrimination should be directed to the
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at 248.209.2429. Title IX
complaints should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 248.209.2590. For all other inquiries related to discrimination,
contact the Executive Director of Legal Affairs at 248.209.2062. All complaints may be addressed to 2111 Pontiac Lake
Road, Waterford, MI 48328-2736.
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to
this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.
