Associate Procurement Specialist P1

Mavensoft Technologies.•Portland, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Procurement Specialist supports efficient transactional procurement operations, including purchase requisition processing and low-risk sourcing. The role ensures routine procurement tasks are completed accurately and on time, procurement processes are followed, and the source-to-pay cycle runs reliably. It supports Category Buyers and Category Managers so they can focus on higher-value tactical and strategic work. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week at work and two days per week remote. The stated duration is four months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
1–2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, category management, or a related field.
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 skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP or 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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders or change orders in compliance with procurement policies.
Validate purchase requests and ensure supporting documentation is accurate.
Conduct basic purchasing support activities.
Develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned simple sourcing events.
Select an appropriate procurement method and negotiate pricing for routine purchases.
Apply sourcing principles to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
Help draft and execute contracts using established procurement frameworks.
Apply contract extensions and escalate issues when required.
Prepare formal notices and maintain supplier performance reports.
Manage procurement-related tickets, such as ServiceNow tickets, and triage requests.
Ensure adherence to procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with Category Buyers and Category Managers to support smooth handoffs and timely execution.