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Procurement Specialist - Category Manager
Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Portland, OR -- W2 Role Only
Duration: 6 Months
Hybrid 3 times a week at WTC; Open to remote candidates located in PST or MST timezones
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager / Staff Procurement Specialist (P3) to lead strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management for complex procurement categories. The position reports to a Senior Manager and works alongside one immediate peer within a Supply Chain organization of approximately 100 employees. The role will partner closely with business stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and overall business value.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Portland, OR -- W2 Role Only
Duration: 6 Months
Hybrid 3 times a week at WTC; Open to remote candidates located in PST or MST timezones
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager / Staff Procurement Specialist (P3) to lead strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management for complex procurement categories. The position reports to a Senior Manager and works alongside one immediate peer within a Supply Chain organization of approximately 100 employees. The role will partner closely with business stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and overall business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP sourcing events, including scope, pricing, evaluation criteria, and commercial terms.
- Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Analyze markets, suppliers, costs, risks, and commercial opportunities.
- Lead supplier negotiations and draft, review, and finalize contracts.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and corrective action initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into sourcing and contracting strategies.
- Provide data-driven guidance on procurement methods, cost optimization, market conditions, and risk.
- Maintain accurate contract and supplier information within enterprise procurement systems.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and internal controls.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or contract management.
- Strong experience with RFx processes, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Experience with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office.
- 6 + years in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or contract management.
- Experience developing strategies, managing RFx and negotiating contracts for complex categories.
- Strong experience with ERP/Procurement systems and procurement workflows
- CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management
- CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
- Utility industry experience.
- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/procurement systems.
- Project management experience.