Procurement Specialist - Category Manager

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist with a focus on Category Management to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships in Portland, OR. The role involves negotiation, contract lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration within a ~100-person Supply Chain organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of procurement experience, expertise in RFx processes, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related roles.
• Experience with RFx processes, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFx sourcing events, including scope, pricing, evaluation criteria, and terms.
• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze markets, suppliers, costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and draft, review, and finalize contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including renewals and amendments.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Provide data-driven guidance on procurement methods, cost optimization, market conditions, and risk.

Skills

RFx processes

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement Specialist - Category Manager

• Portland, OR

Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Portland, OR -- W2 Role Only

Duration: 6 Months

Hybrid 3 times a week at WTC; Open to remote candidates located in PST or MST time zones

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager / Staff Procurement Specialist (P3) to lead strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management for complex procurement categories. The position reports to a Senior Manager and works alongside one immediate peer within a Supply Chain organization of approximately 100 employees. The role will partner closely with business stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and overall business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP sourcing events, including scope, pricing, evaluation criteria, and commercial terms.
• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze markets, suppliers, costs, risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and draft, review, and finalize contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and corrective action initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Provide data-driven guidance on procurement methods, cost optimization, market conditions, and risk.
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier information within enterprise procurement systems.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or contract management.
• Strong experience with RFx processes, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience & Certifications

• 6 + years in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or contract management.
• Experience developing strategies, managing RFx and negotiating contracts for complex categories.
• Strong experience with ERP/Procurement systems and procurement workflows

• CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management
• CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Utility industry experience.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/procurement systems.
• Project management experience.