Procurement Specialist

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Portland OR (hybrid)
Contract Duration: 1 year

Description:
Associate Procurement Specialist (P1) Transactional Procurement
Career Level: Entry-Level Professional
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Scope: Transactional procurement activities and administrative support

Role Overview
The Associate Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining efficient procurement operations. This position is responsible for transactional procurement activities including managing purchase requisitions and supporting low risk sourcing efforts. The role ensures timely and accurate processing of routine procurement tasks enabling Category Buyers and Category Managers to focus on higher value tactical and strategic activities. This position supports the smooth flow of procurement work ensures compliance with established processes and contributes to a reliable source to pay cycle.

Key Responsibilities
Requisition & Purchase Order Processing

Process all purchase requisitions (POs & COs) in compliance with clients procurement policies.
Validate purchase requests and ensure accuracy of documentation.
Conduct basic purchasing support activities.

Low-Risk Sourcing

Develop RFIs RFQs and RFPs for assigned simple sourcing events.
Determine appropriate procurement method and negotiate pricing for routine buys.
Apply basic knowledge of sourcing principles to help identify process improvements and cost saving opportunities.

Contract Management

Help draft and execute contracts based on established procurement frameworks.
Apply contract extensions and escalate issues when required.
Prepare formal notices and maintain supplier performance reports.

Administrative & Workflow Support

Manage procurement-related tickets (e.g. ServiceNow) and triage requests.

Compliance & Coordination
Ensure adherence to procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Category Buyers and Category Managers for smooth handoffs and timely execution.

Qualifications
Education
Bachelor s degree in supply chain Business Finance or related field; or equivalent experience.

Experience

1 2 years in supply chain procurement category management or related fields
Familiarity with ERP/Procurement systems and procurement processes preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of procurement methods standards and procedures.
Basic contract negotiation skills.
Understanding of market conditions relevant to evaluating supplier bids and performance.
Basic sourcing strategy formulation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/Procurement tools.
Basic analytical decision-making and communication skills.
Working interpersonal organization and prioritization skills.
Ability to meet deadlines follow accuracy standards and collaborate effectively.
Ability to respond to change accept feedback and apply learnings.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Portland OR (hybrid) Contract Duration: 1 year Description: Associate Procurement Specialist (P1) Transactional Procurement Career Level: Entry-Level Professional Reports to: Procurement Manager Scope: Transactional procu...