Procurement Specialist

Associate Procurement Specialist (P1) — Transactional Procurement

Duration: 12-month contract

Location:

Portland, OR (hybrid)

Pay Range: $29.52 – $32.74 per hour

The Associate Procurement Specialist is an entry-level professional role reporting to the Procurement Manager and responsible for transactional procurement activities and administrative support. This position supports efficient procurement operations by managing purchase requisitions, assisting with low-risk sourcing events, and maintaining accurate processing of routine procurement tasks. The role enables Category Buyers and Category Managers to focus on higher-value tactical and strategic initiatives by ensuring timely execution of day-to-day procurement functions.

Responsibilities include supporting the source-to-pay cycle, maintaining compliance with established procurement standards and regulatory requirements, and contributing to process consistency and operational reliability. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite and two days per week remote.

• Process purchase requisitions, including purchase orders (POs) and change orders (COs), in compliance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Validate purchase requests and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Conduct basic purchasing support activities to maintain workflow continuity.
• Develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned low-risk and simple sourcing events.
• Determine appropriate procurement methods for routine purchases and negotiate pricing within established guidelines.
• Apply foundational sourcing principles to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist in drafting and executing contracts using established procurement frameworks and templates.
• Apply contract extensions as required and escalate issues in accordance with defined procedures.
• Prepare formal supplier notices and maintain supplier performance documentation and reports.
• Manage procurement-related tickets, including triaging and resolving requests through systems such as Service Now.
• Ensure adherence to procurement standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Category Buyers and Category Managers to ensure smooth handoffs and timely execution of procurement activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, category management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems and standard procurement processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of procurement methods, standards, and procedures.
• Understanding of market conditions relevant to evaluating supplier bids and performance.
• Basic knowledge of sourcing strategy formulation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement tools.
• Basic analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy standards, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to change, accept feedback, and apply learnings to improve performance.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes and ERP/procurement systems.

• Experience supporting low-risk sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs).
• Exposure to basic contract drafting and supplier performance reporting.
• Experience using Service Now or similar ticketing/workflow systems.