Procurement Manager

Washington County, Oregon; United States; 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 contracting activities, ensuring transparent, efficient procurement.

This role directs division staff, manages formal bid and RFP processes, and shapes countywide purchasing policies and internal controls for sustainable procurement and vendor diversity.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree in a related field plus years of purchasing experience.
• Experience managing purchasing procedures, bid specs, and contracts with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement laws and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic sourcing and supplier performance management.
• Direct formal bid and RFP processes and contract development.
• Develop countywide purchasing policies and internal controls.
• Lead compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Leadership & supervision

Strategic sourcing

Policies & internal controls

Procurement technology

Communication & collaboration

Education

Master's degree in purchasing/public administration/accounting/finance

Bachelor's degree in purchasing/public administration/accounting/finance

Ten years purchasing experience with supervisory role

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Type: Regular

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

Department: Finance

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Location: Washington County

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.
• Education and Experience: 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.
• Education and Experience: 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.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [e-mail] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice

Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

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