Strategic Public Sector Procurement Leader

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

Job summary

Washington County in Oregon seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the Purchasing Division, overseeing strategic sourcing, vendor performance, and contract management across the county. This exempt, regular role drives transparent procurement and equitable outcomes while aligning with countywide financial goals.

The ideal candidate will have advanced public sector procurement expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in policy development, risk mitigation, and compliant purchasing.

Qualifications

• Public sector procurement expertise and knowledge of government purchasing laws.
• Experience in developing procedures, bid specs, and contracts; supervisory experience required.
• Strong policy development, internal controls, and risk mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and contracting activities for the county.
• Oversee division staff and formal bid/RFP processes.
• Develop countywide purchasing policies and internal controls.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor performance

Supplier diversity

Contract management

ERP procurement modules

eProcurement

Communication

Cross‑department collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance

Bachelor's Degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance

Ten years of purchasing experience

Tools

ERP purchasing modules

eProcurement tools

Contract management platforms

Job description

Washington County in Oregon seeks a Procurement Manager to lead the Purchasing Division, overseeing strategic sourcing, vendor performance, and contract management across the county. This exempt, regular role drives transparent procurement and equitable outcomes while aligning with countywide financial goals.

The ideal candidate will have advanced public sector procurement expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in policy development, risk mitigation, and compliant purchasing.