Procurement Specialist / Buyer
Job at a Glance
- Title: Procurement Specialist / Buyer
- Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
- Contract: W2 only
- Pay: $30-32/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
Overview This role provides tactical procurement support and executes mid-complexity sourcing events, serving as the link between category strategy and day-to-day execution. You will lead RFx activity, support contract negotiations, and coordinate supplier interactions to deliver compliant, timely procurement outcomes in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities- Execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs aligned to category plans and stakeholder requirements
- Develop bid packages, manage evaluations, and document sourcing decisions
- Negotiate pricing and service-based contract terms for mid-complexity categories
- Draft, review, and process contracts, renewals, amendments, and terminations
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and support audit readiness
- Coordinate supplier communications, onboarding support, and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable requirements
Required Skills- Hands-on experience leading RFPs/RFx and end-to-end sourcing events
- Service-based contract negotiation and contract administration experience
- Procurement and sourcing experience
- Ability to gather requirements with business stakeholders and translate them into RFx materials
- Experience using procurement and/or ERP tools (e.g., PeopleSoft)
- Experience using documentation/collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, eRecords)
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
Education- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Skills- Experience supporting category management and category execution activities
- Experience monitoring supplier performance and supporting escalations
- Procurement credentials such as CPSM, CIPS, or similar
Why Should I Apply? This is an opportunity to lead meaningful RFx and contract work while partnering closely with stakeholders and suppliers in a structured procurement environment.
About CEI: As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.
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