Procurement Specialist

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Everest Consultants is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Portland, OR, offering a 12-month contract with hybrid work. The role provides tactical procurement support across categories and links category strategy to day-to-day execution.

You will manage mid-complexity sourcing events, lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and support contract negotiations while coordinating supplier activities and ensuring compliant, cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2–3 years hands-on procurement experience as Procurement Specialist or similar.
• Experience leading RFPs, RFIs, RFQs end-to-end.
• Experience negotiating service-based contracts and supplier agreements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in line with category strategies and objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, scope, timelines, and sourcing strategies.
• Develop bid packages, coordinate events, evaluate responses, and facilitate supplier selection.

Skills

RFIs/RFPs/RFQs leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

eRecords

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Duration: 12-month contract

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $33.11 – $36.44 per hour

The Procurement Specialist provides tactical procurement support across assigned categories and serves as the link between category strategy and day-to-day execution. This role manages mid-complexity sourcing events, leads Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), supports contract negotiations, coordinates supplier activities, and delivers compliant, cost-effective procurement outcomes. The position collaborates closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, manage procurement timelines, ensure contract administration activities are completed accurately, and support supplier performance and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in alignment with established category strategies and business objectives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define procurement requirements, project scope, timelines, deliverables, and sourcing strategies.
• Develop bid packages, coordinate sourcing events, evaluate supplier responses, and facilitate supplier selection processes.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, conditions, and service-based contracts for mid-complexity spend categories.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Draft, review, process, and execute contracts, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract documentation within applicable procurement, records management, and ERP systems.
• Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal requirements, and documentation accuracy to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding sourcing activities, contract administration, operational issues, and performance concerns.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and ensure adherence to established supplier governance and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, address routine issues, and elevate risks or concerns when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, support cost optimization initiatives, and apply procurement best practices to improve sourcing effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2–3 years of direct, hands-on experience as a Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Buyer, or similar procurement-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience leading Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Proven experience partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and support sourcing initiatives.
• Experience negotiating service-based contracts, commercial terms, pricing, and supplier agreements.
• Experience managing procurement activities, sourcing events, contract administration, and supplier interactions.
• Working knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation techniques, and contract lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SharePoint, eRecords, or similar platforms.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, adapt to changing business needs, and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or similar credentials are preferred.

Must-Have:

• Direct hands-on experience as a Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Buyer, or similar procurement-focused role.
• Experience leading RFPs and other competitive sourcing events from requirements gathering through supplier selection.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders and negotiating service-based contracts.

Nice-to-Have:

• CPSM, CIPS, or other professional procurement certification.
• Experience using PeopleSoft, SharePoint, eRecords, or similar procurement and ERP systems.
• Experience supporting supplier performance management and contract lifecycle administration.

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND