Procurement Manager

Tualatin Valley Water District; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement plan

Low-cost medical/dental/vision

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Twelve weeks of fully paid family/med/

Every other Friday off

Remote/hybrid options

3% 401(k) match and additional DECP

Free Tri-Met pass

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tualatin Valley Water District is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team and drive policy and process improvements. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage solicitations, vendor relations, and the contract lifecycle to support district objectives.

The role emphasizes team leadership, complex solicitations, and adoption of procurement software, with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and seven or more years of experience in a public procurement role.
• Outcomes- and solutions-focused approach to procurement.
• Experience in managing employees and supporting a team through transitions.
• An organized team leader who accomplishes tasks and completes projects.
• Service-oriented and perseverant attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of District procurements including more complex solicitations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assist staff in effectively executing procurements and contracts and managing the contract lifecycle.
• Assess the District’s current procurement processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Selection and implementation of procurement management software.

Skills

Outcomes- and solutions-focused

People management

Organized leadership

Service-oriented

Perseverant

Public procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

We are looking for our next Procurement Manager to join our team at Tualatin Valley Water District!

The Position:

In this new working manager role, reporting to the CFO, you will lead the operations of the procurement team while implementing policy and process improvements to help the District scale its procurement functions. In addition to leading the team, you will execute procurements including requests for proposals, invitations to bid, requests for qualifications, and other types of solicitations. For more information about this position, please refer to our job description by clicking here.

Priorities and Projects:

• Lead the day-to-day execution of District procurements including performing more complex solicitations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assist staff in effectively executing procurements and contracts and managing the contract lifecycle.
• Assess the District’s current procurement processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Selection and implementation of procurement management software.

Our Finance Team Culture:

The Finance Team is a robust, dynamic team who work collaboratively with each other to ensure financial processes and requirements are met in the day-to-day operations of the District. We communicate daily with each other and appreciate giving and receiving advice on best practices. We value initiative and learning, and we hold ourselves accountable for our performance.

Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

We’re looking for someone with the following experience, skills, and traits to join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and seven or more years of experience in a public procurement role
• Outcomes- and solutions-focused
• Experience in managing employees and supporting a team through transitions
• An organized team leader who accomplishes tasks and completes projects
• Service-oriented
• Perseverant

It is widely stated, and supported by studies, that candidates are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. Our recruitment goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role; we encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experience to apply, even if you don’t have experience with every job function listed on the job description.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $112,985.60-$169,478.40 per year depending on experience.

• TVWD is proud to offer a valuable benefits package including:
• Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Twelve weeks of fully paid family/medical/safe leave
• Work schedules that allow for every other Friday off
• Other flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid options
• 3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs
• Free Tri-Met pass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Please reach out to [e-mail] with questions regarding our benefits package.

Additional Information:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistance listening device, etc.) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division

We are proud to hire veterans.

If you qualify for veterans’ preference, please attach a copy of your DD-214 (certificate of release or discharge from active duty). If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.

TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.