Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) in Portland, Oregon - #73643 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73643

Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)
Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in a hybrid capacity. This hands-on role supports day-to-day purchasing for assigned categories, turning category strategy into action by running sourcing events, negotiating agreements, and working closely with internal partners and suppliers to deliver compliant, cost-effective results.

This role is a hybrid model in Portland, Oregon.

Procurement Specialist Responsibilities

• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, in line with established category strategies.
• Build bid packages, review and score supplier submissions, and guide the evaluation process from start to finish.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for moderately complex categories, including service-based agreements.
• Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Work with business stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, and deliverables for each purchase.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for suppliers on performance, issue resolution, and operational questions.
• Keep contract records accurate and organized, and track expiration dates so documentation stays current and audit-ready.
• Support supplier onboarding and confirm adherence to governance standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and raise concerns to category leadership when needed.
• Ensure all purchasing activity follows internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement processes and keep communication clear throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to cost-savings efforts within the scope of the role.

Procurement Specialist Qualifications

• Current or recent experience holding a Procurement Specialist or Buyer title, with direct, hands-on responsibility for purchasing activities.
• Proven experience leading RFP processes from requirements gathering through award.
• Demonstrated success negotiating service-based contracts.
• Track record of partnering with business stakeholders to define requirements and align on outcomes.
• 2-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or category management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of procurement methods, sourcing strategy, and market evaluation techniques.
• Strong negotiation skills covering pricing, terms, and vendor performance.
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills.
• Solid organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and welcome feedback.

Preferred:

• CPSM, CIPS, or a comparable procurement certification.

Compensation: Up to $36.44/hr. (DOE)

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