Strategic Public Procurement Leader

Washington County, Oregon; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County, Oregon seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the Purchasing Division and oversee all purchasing and contracting activities. You will direct staff, manage bid/RFP processes, establish countywide policies, internal controls, and advance strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement.

The role requires deep knowledge of public sector procurement, strong leadership, and experience implementing procurement technology.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Master's or Bachelor's in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance or related field with required years and supervisory experience; OR ten years of related experience with supervisory work.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required in all paths.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Direct division staff and oversee procurement activities.
• Manage formal bid and RFP processes end-to-end.
• Establish countywide purchasing policies and internal controls.
• Drive initiatives in strategic sourcing, vendor performance, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Leadership & supervision

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

ERP procurement

Supplier diversity

Education

Master's Degree in purchasing/public administration/finance

Bachelor's Degree in purchasing/public administration/finance

Job description

Washington County, Oregon seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the Purchasing Division and oversee all purchasing and contracting activities. You will direct staff, manage bid/RFP processes, establish countywide policies, internal controls, and advance strategic sourcing, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement.

The role requires deep knowledge of public sector procurement, strong leadership, and experience implementing procurement technology.