Associate Procurement Specialist
About The Position
The Associate Procurement Specialist supports efficient procurement operations by handling transactional procurement activities, managing purchase requisitions, and supporting low-risk sourcing efforts. The role is responsible for timely and accurate routine procurement processing, compliance with established processes, and contributing to a reliable source-to-pay cycle, while enabling Category Buyers and Category Managers to focus on higher-value tactical and strategic activities. The position also supports contract administration, procurement workflows, and coordination with category teams. It 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, and the role is W-2.
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 related fields.
- 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, purchase orders, and change orders in compliance with procurement policies.
- Validate purchase requests and ensure documentation is accurate.
- Conduct basic purchasing support activities.
- Develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned simple sourcing events.
- Determine the appropriate procurement method and negotiate pricing for routine purchases.
- Apply basic 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.
- Collaborate with Category Buyers and Category Managers to support smooth handoffs and timely execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
