Procurement Manager

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$124,932 - $151,817

About The Position

The Procurement Manager serves as Washington County’s strategic leader for purchasing and contracting activities, overseeing the Purchasing Division and ensuring transparent, efficient, and equitable procurement operations. The role directs division staff; manages formal bid and RFP processes; establishes countywide purchasing policies and internal controls; and advances strategic sourcing, vendor performance, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement initiatives. As the County’s procurement subject matter expert, the manager advances procurement technology, compliance, cooperative purchasing, and emergency procurement while fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment and supporting countywide financial and operational goals. The Procurement Division manages the full procurement lifecycle, maintains procurement systems, and provides guidance, training, and support to County departments on procurement best practices.

Requirements

Master’s degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance, or a related field and four years of experience developing purchasing procedures and preparing bid specifications and contracts, including two years in a supervisory capacity; OR bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and six years of such experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity; OR ten years of such experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Deep expertise in public-sector procurement, including purchasing procedures, contract development, and government purchasing laws.
Leadership and supervisory experience managing, coaching, and developing a procurement team.
Experience with strategic sourcing, vendor performance management, supplier diversity, and spend analysis.
Ability to build and implement procurement policies, internal controls, and risk-mitigation strategies while maintaining audit readiness.
Skill with modern procurement technology, including ERP procurement modules, eProcurement platforms, and contract management systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with departments, agencies, vendors, and stakeholder groups.
Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise Purchasing Division staff, including coaching and developing the procurement team.
Manage formal bid and request-for-proposal processes.
Establish and implement countywide purchasing policies, internal controls, and risk-mitigation strategies.
Lead strategic sourcing, vendor performance management, supplier diversity, spend analysis, and sustainable procurement initiatives.
Advance procurement technology, compliance, cooperative purchasing, and emergency procurement.
Oversee procurement activities throughout the full procurement lifecycle, including contract management and supplier performance.
Provide expert guidance, training, and support to County departments on procurement best practices.
Foster collaborative and effective relationships across departments, agencies, vendors, and stakeholder groups.