Associate Procurement Specialist

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Everest Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Portland, OR for a 4-month, hybrid role. The Associate will support day-to-day procurement, process requisitions and POs, and assist with low-risk sourcing and contract administration.

The role collaborates with Category Buyers and Managers to ensure compliant workflows and efficient source-to-pay processes, while maintaining documentation and supporting policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10to02 years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Familiarity with purchase requisitions, POs, procurement workflows, and transactional purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and change orders per procurement policies.
• Review requests for accuracy and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Provide routine purchasing support and coordinate transactional activities for timely fulfillment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor0degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Purchasing tools

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Duration: 4-month contract

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $30.50 – $33.83 per hour

The Associate Procurement Specialist supports day-to-day procurement operations by processing purchase requisitions, coordinating routine purchasing activities, and assisting with low-risk sourcing events and contract administration. This role ensures accurate and timely transaction processing, maintains procurement documentation, and supports compliance with established policies and procedures. The position works closely with Category Buyers and Category Managers to facilitate procurement workflows and support an efficient source-to-pay process.

Position Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and change orders in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Review purchase requests for accuracy, completeness, appropriate documentation, and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Provide routine purchasing support and coordinate transactional procurement activities to ensure timely processing and fulfillment of business needs.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for assigned low-risk sourcing events.
• Identify appropriate procurement methods for routine purchases, evaluate supplier bids, and assist with basic pricing negotiations.
• Support sourcing activities by researching market conditions, evaluating supplier information, and identifying potential cost savings and process improvements.
• Assist with drafting and executing contracts using established templates and procurement frameworks.
• Process contract extensions, prepare formal supplier notices, maintain performance documentation, and escalte contractual issues as needed.
• Manage procurement-related service requests and support ticket workflows, including reviewing, routing, and coordinating requests with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, transaction documentation, and contract information in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with Category Buyers, Category Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate procurement handoffs and resolve routine issues.
• Follow procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve workflow accuracy and efficiency.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, category management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, procurement workflows, and transactional purchasing activities.
• Basic understanding of procurement methods, sourcing processes, contract administration, and supplier coordination.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, procurement platforms, and purchasing tools preferred.
• Basic experience evaluating supplier bids, reviewing market conditions, and supporting routine pricing negotiations.
• Working knowledge of procurement policies, standards, documentation requirements, and compliance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn procurement systems and business tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Basic analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and process time-sensitive transactions accurately.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, accept feedback, and apply new procedures and knowledge.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite and two days remote.

Must-Haves:

• 1–2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Familiarity with transactional purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to process procurement transactions accurately and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms, or purchasing software.
• Exposure to sourcing activities, supplier bid evaluations, basic contract administration, or routine pricing negotiations.

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND