Procurement Specialist Buyer

CEI; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 45.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Descripción de la vacante

CEI in Portland, OR, seeks a Procurement Specialist / Buyer for a hybrid role (3 days on-site). You will lead RFx activities, support contract negotiations, and coordinate supplier interactions to deliver compliant procurement outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years in procurement/sourcing and experience with ERP tools such as PeopleSoft, plus strong MS Office skills. This W2 role offers standard benefits and a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Experience leading RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and mid-complexity sourcing events.
• Proven contract negotiation and administration experience.
• 2–3+ years in procurement/sourcing/contract management or category support.
• Ability to translate business requirements into RFx materials and document decisions.
• Proficient with procurement tools and collaboration platforms.

Responsabilidades

• 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 terms for mid-complexity categories.
• Draft and process contracts, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Maintain contract documentation and support audit readiness.
• Coordinate supplier communications, onboarding, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and requirements.

Conocimientos

RFx leadership

End-to-end sourcing

Contract negotiation

ERP tools

SharePoint

eRecords

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

PeopleSoft

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Description

Procurement Specialist / Buyer

Job at a Glance

• Title: Procurement Specialist / Buyer
• Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
• Contract: W2 only
• Pay: $33-35 /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 (2-3+ years in procurement/sourcing/contract management/category support)
• 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.
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