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Procurement Specialist (P1)

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portland, or • Posted 5 days ago
Remote Contract Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Job Description
Title: Procurement Specialist (P1) - Transactional Procurement
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Portland, ORHybrid - 3x/week at WTC, 2x/week remote
Job Description
  • The Associate ProcurementSpecialist plays a critical role in maintaining efficient procurementoperations.
  • This position is responsiblefor transactional procurement activities, including managing purchaserequisitions and supporting low risk sourcing efforts.
  • The role ensures timely andaccurate processing of routine procurement tasks, enabling Category Buyersand Category Managers to focus on higher value tactical and strategicactivities.
  • This position supports thesmooth flow of procurement work, ensures compliance with establishedprocesses, and contributes to a reliable source to pay cycle.
Key Responsibilities
  • Requisition & PurchaseOrder Processing
  • Process all purchaserequisitions (POs & COs) in compliance with PGE's procurementpolicies.
  • Validate purchase requestsand ensure accuracy of documentation.
  • Conduct basic purchasingsupport activities.
  • Low-Risk Sourcing
  • Develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPsfor assigned simple sourcing events.
  • Determine appropriateprocurement method and negotiate pricing for routine buys.
  • Apply basic knowledge ofsourcing principles to help identify process improvements and cost savingopportunities.
  • Contract Management
  • Help draft and executecontracts based on established procurement frameworks.
  • Apply contract extensions andescalate issues when required.
  • Prepare formal notices andmaintain supplier performance reports.
Administrative & Workflow Support
  • Manage procurement-relatedtickets (e.g., ServiceNow) and triage requests.
  • Compliance & Coordination
  • Ensure adherence toprocurement standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with CategoryBuyers and Category Managers for smooth handoffs and timely execution.
Requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in supplychain, Business, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 1-2 years in supply chain,procurement, category management, or related fields
  • Familiarity withERP/Procurement systems and procurement processes preferred.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detailand organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge ofprocurement methods, standards, and procedures.
  • Basic contract negotiationskills.
  • Understanding of marketconditions relevant to evaluating supplier bids and performance.
  • Basic sourcing strategyformulation.
  • Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice 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.
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