Procurement Specialist II

Port-of-Portland; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port of Portland is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to develop, solicit, evaluate, purchase and contract Port-wide goods and services. You’ll use ITB, RFP, RFQ and other methods to meet state statutes and port rules, embracing a collaborative, hybrid work culture.

The role supports procurement processes, contract development, and training across departments, with a focus on compliant, efficient purchasing and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Two (2+) years of contracts, procurement, material management or related.
• Professional procurement certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary procurement contact for moderately complex user departments.
• Process departmental requisitions, develop solicitations, manage procurement processes.
• Execute and amend contracts as necessary.
• Issue task orders, contract amendments, and purchase orders.
• Accurately track work in department work tracking system.
• Provide training and consultation on procurement processes and procedures.
• Participate in team projects and report improvement suggestions.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Solicitations

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field

Equivalent combination of relevant experience

Job description

The Port of Portland is hiring for a Procurement Specialist II.

We are seeking a collaborative professional who would be responsible for developing, soliciting, evaluating, purchasing, and contracting Port-wide goods, trade services and personal services. This role is responsible for moderately complex solicitation methods including Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and/or other methods as allowed by State Statute and Port contracting rules.

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays as business needs allow.

From the hiring manager: "Step into a role where you become the go-to procurement expert, guiding departments through meaningful, moderately complex purchasing decisions. You’ll shape clear, compliant contracts and help refine processes that strengthen the Port’s overall operations. With a collaborative team and flexible hybrid work, this is your chance to make a real impact in a mission-driven public organization."

This is a limited-duration role lasting approximately 24 months. The role may be lengthened based on business need.

• Act as primary procurement contact for moderately complex user departments as assigned by Contracts and Procurement Manager.
• Process all departmental requisitions, develop solicitations, manage procurement processes.
• Execute and amend contracts as necessary.
• Issue task orders, contract amendments, and purchase orders for user departments.
• Accurately track work in department work tracking system.
• Provide training and consultation on procurement processes and procedures to user departments as required.
• Participate in team projects as directed by Contracts and Procurement Leadership.
• Report and recommend ongoing suggestions for process and procedure improvements to Contracts and Procurement leadership.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’sin business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
  1. Or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Two (2+) years of contracts, procurement, material management or related.

Licenses/Certifications (Preferred)

• AAAE ACE – Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
  Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council
• NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGPCPP)
  NIGP
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  Institute of Supply Management

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities (Intermediate Level)

• Oregon Revised Statutes and Federal (such as FAA, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, etc.) regulations pertaining to procurement and contracting.
• Principles, theories, and concepts of procuring materials, services, and construction.
• Minority/Women/Emerging Small/Veteran Owned Business certifications and considerations for Oregon and Washington.
• Familiarity working with disadvantaged Business Enterprises or Small Business Administration programs.
• Principles of drafting language for legal documents: solicitations and contracts.
• Principles of negotiations and contracts. Facilitate processes and build consensus.
• Adaptive communication, internally or externally, to broker differing values, options, and outcomes at various levels.
• Provide a high level of service delivery to the customer while effectively managing multiple customer demands and conflicting priorities.
• Accurate application of and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies.

Selection Process (Tentative Schedule)

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of September 14th, 2026.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of September 18th, 2026. Panel Interviews will be held week of September 24th, 2026.