Procurement Specialist - Category Manager

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 timezones

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.

Email your resume to [email protected] to apply!