Associate Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job title: Associate Procurement Specialist Transactional Procurement
Location: Portland Oregon (hybrid)
Duration: 12 months
Role Overview
The Associate Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in supporting efficient procurement operations. This position is responsible for transactional procurement activities including purchase requisition processing and low-risk sourcing support.
The role ensures the timely and accurate execution of routine procurement tasks enabling Category Buyers and Category Managers to focus on higher-value tactical and strategic initiatives. The Associate Procurement Specialist helps maintain compliance with established procurement processes and contributes to a reliable efficient source-to-pay cycle.
Key-skills:Procurement process knowledge Basic sourcing methods Contract negotiation fundamentals Supplier evaluation Market awareness Cost analysis ERP/Procurement systems proficiency Communication Skills
Key Responsibilities
Requisition & Purchase Order Processing
Process purchase requisitions including Purchase Orders (POs) and Change Orders (COs) in compliance with procurement policies.
- Validate purchase requests to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Provide basic purchasing support activities as required.
Low-Risk Sourcing
- Develop RFIs RFQs and RFPs for assigned low-complexity sourcing events.
- Determine appropriate procurement methods for routine purchases.
- Negotiate pricing and terms for standard low-risk buys.
- Apply foundational sourcing principles to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
Contract Management
- Assist in drafting and executing contracts using established procurement frameworks.
- Support contract extensions and escalate issues when appropriate.
- Prepare formal supplier notices and maintain supplier performance documentation.
Administrative & Workflow Support
- Manage procurement-related tickets (e.g. ServiceNow) triage requests and ensure timely resolution.
- Support general procurement workflow and documentation tracking.
Compliance & Coordination
- Ensure adherence to procurement standards internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Category Buyers and Category Managers to ensure smooth handoffs and timely execution of work.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
- 12 years of experience in supply chain procurement category management or a related field.
- Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
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