Strategic Category Buyer & Sourcing Specialist

Portland General Electric; Lebanon (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric seeks a Category Buyer/Procurement Specialist to support mid-complexity sourcing events and contract administration. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to negotiate terms, manage renewals, and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years in procurement, with 3+ years preferred. ERP/PeopleSoft experience is valued; location is on-site with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance or related field.
• Two or more years in procurement, sourcing or contract management; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience with RFx and negotiating contracts for mid-complexity categories.

Responsibilities

• Tactical Sourcing & RFx: lead RFx events, evaluate bids, negotiate terms.
• Contract Administration: draft, review, finalize contracts, manage renewals.
• Supplier Coordination: primary supplier contact, monitor performance, onboarding.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: clarify requirements, align timelines, guide processes.
• Process & Policy Compliance: follow best practices, identify efficiency gains.

Skills

RFx management

Contract negotiation

Supplier coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy compliance

ERP systems

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

Portland General Electric seeks a Category Buyer/Procurement Specialist to support mid-complexity sourcing events and contract administration. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to negotiate terms, manage renewals, and ensure policy compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years in procurement, with 3+ years preferred. ERP/PeopleSoft experience is valued; location is on-site with a comprehensive rewards package.