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Assistant Manager - Finance Procurement
City of Detroit
Water Department
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$82,200 - $131,600
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves helping lead the procurement team at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department by managing daily operations, ensuring smooth purchasing processes, and supporting staff in handling bids, contracts, and budgets.
It requires overseeing workflows, resolving issues, and preparing reports to keep everything running efficiently.
A good fit would be someone with experience in government buying processes who is organized, good at communicating, and comfortable leading a team.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, or a Purchasing-related field
- At least five years of experience in public or government procurement, including procuring commodities, services, and contracts with progressive responsibility
- Knowledge of organizational philosophy, mission, leadership, and planning needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with time management and delegation skills
Full Job Description
The Assistant Manager of Procurement will assist with overseeing, managing and directing the day-to-day operations for the Procurement Department within Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. This work involves mid-level independent judgment, initiative and discretion within their delegated procurement authority.
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.
• May hire and train new staff or assist management with this process.
• Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day workflow of subordinate staff within the department.
• As requested by the manager, conducts or assists with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Assists the manager with personnel actions, including discipline, coaching subordinates and scheduling time off.
Requirements
• Manages day-to-day aspects of departmental processes to ensure bids, specifications, all workflow approvals are completed.
• Collaborates with other leaders to plan, direct, and coordinate current contracts, departmental needs, and purchase orders are being properly procured within the Department.
• Assist with the financial preparation and management of the budget for Procurement Team.
• Drafts, submits, and presents various performance and management reports.
• Assist procurement staff in managing inventory, approving or facilitating purchases as needed, negotiating contract pricing and verifying costs and receipts.
• Manages conflicts and resolves complaints about or within department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and present ideas, reports, and budgets in various formats.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to assign and delegate tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree; with a specialization in Business, Public Administration, Finance or a Purchasing-related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Public or Government Procurement and related activities such as associated with procuring commodities, services and contracts with evidence of progressive responsibility.
• Knowledge of the philosophy, mission, leadership, and planning needs of the organization
Additional Information
Physical Requirements:
• Physical demands here are those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to DWSD facilities and work sites, and respond to after hour emergencies and on-call responses
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.
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