Procurement Specialist in Vancouver, Washington - #72993 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72993

Procurement Specialist
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional internal customer service. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator with strong organizational skills, public procurement expertise, and the ability to manage competitive purchasing activities with accuracy, compliance, and minimal supervision.

This role is on-site in Vancouver, Washington.

Procurement Specialist Responsibilities

• Manage competitive procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, vendor communications, and contract awards.
• Administer vendor relationships, contracts, purchase orders, and procurement records while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support internal stakeholders with purchasing needs, procurement guidance, and timely order fulfillment.
• Coordinate asset inventory, warranty tracking, cooperative purchasing agreements, and surplus property activities.
• Assist with procurement reporting, audits, policy updates, and process improvement initiatives.

Procurement Specialist Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or sourcing experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience managing competitive bid processes, vendor relationships, contracts, and purchase order administration.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices and applicable compliance requirements, with Washington State experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to maintain accurate procurement documentation.
• Strong organizational, customer service, communication, and multitasking skills with the ability to work independently.

Compensation: $35-$40/hr. (DOE)

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