Associate Procurement Specialist

CEI; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI in Portland, OR seeks a Procurement Specialist / Buyer for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). The position focuses on tactical procurement, RFx execution, and contract negotiations to support category strategies and day-to-day operations.

You will coordinate mid-complexity sourcing events, manage supplier interactions, and ensure compliant procurement outcomes in a structured environment. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, with ERP/SharePoint experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in SCM, business, or finance.
• Experience leading RFIs/RFPs/RFx and end-to-end sourcing.
• Experience with ERP tools and documentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

RFP/RFx leadership

Contract negotiation

Procurement

Requirements gathering

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

eRecords

Job description

Job Description

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. #ZR #INDGEN