Procurement Technician

Job Title: Procurement Technician

FLSA Classification: NonExempt

FTE: 1.0

Starting Range: $17.07 $17.96

Sponsors Purpose:

Sponsors seeks to improve outcomes and opportunities for individuals with conviction histories and to assist individuals released from incarceration in their successful reintegration into our community. Sponsors is nationally recognized as a model utilizing best practices in reentry services.

Sponsors Values:

Empowerment: We support each individual in making their own choices to lead their best life.

Dignity: We respect and believe in the goodness of every person.

Community: We are stronger when everyone is able to fully participate and contribute.

Position Supervision:

This position reports to the Procurement Supervisor. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. However they may provide guidance to temporary project workers.

Job Description:

The Procurement Technician supports the Procurement Supervisor to maintain an adequate inventory of food supplies clothing and household items for Sponsors housing program.. The position also ensures conditions are safe and sanitary in the pantry including the refrigerator freezer and other designated areas within a warehouse and storage environment. As part of the Procurement Team this position also assists with warehouse storage and distribution of donations and supplies to program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with food and supply inventories and orders for Sponsors Transitional Housing Program Campuses.
• Assist the Procurement Supervisor with the collection storing and equitable distribution of household and clothing donations.
• Assist the Procurement Supervisor with checking Participant food orders.
• Assist the Procurement Supervisor with food distribution.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with largescale inventories ordering and adhering to budget limitations.
• Knowledge of best practices for safe handling of fresh and frozen food products.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively prioritize a wide variety of tasks on a timeline.
• Clear communication skills including listening and collaborative teamwork ability.
• Basic understanding of prison reentry or general compassion for individuals recently released from incarceration.
• Comfortable driving a small box truck.

Education and Experience:

• 1 year of experience working in largescale purchasing warehouse management restaurant or a related field is preferred.
• Preference for previous work with a social service organization.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Work Environment:

• Performs work in a pantry environment
• Performs work in a busy warehouse alongside a team of colleagues residents and volunteers.
• Drive an agency vehicle in the community to pick up orders.
• Works throughout multibuilding campuses with participant housing and common areas
• Occasionally working in refrigerated or freezer area to store and retrieve food items
• Works indoors and outdoors as needed

Physical Demands:

• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.; teamlift large and awkwardshaped items
• Able to bend kneel lift and carry heavy objects repeatedly for extended periods of time.
• Walking up and down stairs
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking and standing indoors and outdoors in changing climates
• Ability to carry items up and down stairs; teamcarry furniture and heavy items up and down stairs.

Postconviction Supervision Status:

Successful candidates for this position who are on parole or probation must have completed at least 1 year of supervision have no violations of parole or probation in the past 9 months and not be in a diversion program (e.g. SB416 Treatment Court DUII Diversion Restorative Justice).

The perks of being a Sponsors Team Member:

• Work with an amazing team of passionate talented and committed individuals.
• Standard health vision and dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Over 2 weeks of sick and vacation leave per year. Accrual begins with your first payroll.
• Candidates who are highly proficient in English and Spanish may be eligible for a 5 bilingual differential pay (certified by examination).
• 10 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.
• Retirement funding options after eligibility period.
• Our organization qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Annual pay increases Employee Assistance Program fun activities and more.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted online through our job opportunity webpage. Questions alternate application request or requests for accommodation should be sent to Sponsors Human Resources Director at

Applications received by April 18 2025 will receive first consideration. This position will be posted until filled.

Sponsors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive equitable and multicultural work environment. We are stronger and more effective because of the diverse life experiences of our staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. Individuals with conviction histories are encouraged to apply.