Procurement Manager

Washington County, Oregon; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County, Oregon seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the Purchasing Division and oversee all purchasing and contracting activities. You will direct staff, manage bid/RFP processes, establish countywide policies, internal controls, and advance strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement.

The role requires deep knowledge of public sector procurement, strong leadership, and experience implementing procurement technology.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Master's or Bachelor's in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance or related field with required years and supervisory experience; OR ten years of related experience with supervisory work.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required in all paths.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Direct division staff and oversee procurement activities.
• Manage formal bid and RFP processes end-to-end.
• Establish countywide purchasing policies and internal controls.
• Drive initiatives in strategic sourcing, vendor performance, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Leadership & supervision

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

ERP procurement

Supplier diversity

Education

Master's Degree in purchasing/public administration/finance

Bachelor's Degree in purchasing/public administration/finance

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Pay Range: $124,932.24 - $151,816.92 Salary

Department: Finance

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

About the Opportunity:

The Procurement Manager serves as Washington County's strategic leader for all purchasing and contracting activities, overseeing the Purchasing Division and ensuring transparent, efficient, and equitable procurement operations. This position is responsible for directing division staff; managing formal bid and RFP processes; establishing countywide purchasing policies and internal controls; and driving initiatives in strategic sourcing, vendor performance, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement. The Procurement Manager acts as the County's subject matter expert in modern procurement practices, advancing technology, compliance, cooperative purchasing, and emergency procurement-while fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment and supporting countywide financial and operational goals.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Deep expertise in public sector procurement, including purchasing procedures, contract development, and government purchasing laws.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, effectively managing, coaching, and developing a procurement team.
• Strategic sourcing, vendor performance management, supplier diversity, and spend analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement countywide procurement policies, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies with audit readiness.
• Skilled in modern procurement technology, including ERP procurement modules, eProcurement platforms, and contract management systems.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering effective relationships across departments, agencies, vendors, and various stakeholder groups.

About the Department/Division:

The Procurement Division serves as the County's centralized authority for purchasing and contracting, ensuring that all procurement activities are strategic, transparent, equitable, and aligned with countywide financial and operational goals. The division oversees the full lifecycle of procurement-including strategic sourcing, formal bid and RFP processes, contract management, supplier performance, cooperative purchasing, and emergency procurement. It develops and enforces countywide purchasing policies, internal controls, and risk‑mitigation strategies to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The division manages procurement technology systems such as ERP purchasing modules, eProcurement tools, and contract management platforms. In addition, it provides expert guidance, training, and support to all County departments on procurement best practices while fostering initiatives around sustainability, supplier diversity, and access‑and‑opportunity contracting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance, or related field; AND Four (4) years of experience in the development of purchasing procedures, the preparation of bid specifications and contracts. Two (2) years of this work experience must be in a supervisory capacity. OR
• Bachelor's Degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance, or related field; AND Six (6) years of experience in the development of purchasing procedures, the preparation of bid specifications and contracts. Two (2) years of this work experience must be in a supervisory capacity. OR
• Ten (10) years of experience in the development of purchasing procedures, the preparation of bid specifications, and contracts. Two (2) years of this work experience must be in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background check.

Our commitment to you:

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.