Associate Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

CEI in Portland, OR is seeking a Back Associate Procurement Specialist / Procurement Specialist to support tactical procurement and mid-complexity sourcing events in a hybrid work environment. The role entails leading RFx activity, supporting contract negotiations, and coordinating supplier interactions to deliver timely procurement outcomes.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with RFx processes, contract negotiations, and procurement tools (e.g., PeopleSoft), with a Bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Proven ability to negotiate service-based contracts and manage contracts.

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 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

RFx leadership

Contract negotiation

Procurement experience

Stakeholder collaboration

ERP tools

Documentation tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

eRecords

Job description

Back Associate Procurement Specialist

Other Portland , Oregon Contract Hybrid Nov 3, 2026

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.