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Associate Procurement Specialist

Saicon Consultants Inc
  • Portland, OR
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Role Overview
The Associate Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining efficient procurement operations. This position is responsible for transactional procurement activities, including managing purchase requisitions and supporting low risk sourcing efforts. The role ensures timely and accurate processing of routine procurement tasks, enabling Category Buyers and Category Managers to focus on higher value tactical and strategic activities. This position supports the smooth flow of procurement work, ensures compliance with established processes, and contributes to a reliable source to pay cycle.

Key Responsibilities
Requisition & Purchase Order Processing
  • Process all purchase requisitions (POs & COs) in compliance with PGE's procurement policies.
  • Validate purchase requests and ensure accuracy of documentation.
  • Conduct basic purchasing support activities.
Low-Risk Sourcing
  • Develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned simple sourcing events.
  • Determine appropriate procurement method and negotiate pricing for routine buys.
  • Apply basic knowledge of sourcing principles to help identify process improvements and cost saving opportunities.
Contract Management
  • Help draft and execute contracts based on established procurement frameworks.
  • Apply contract extensions and escalate issues when required.
  • Prepare formal notices and maintain supplier performance reports.
Administrative & Workflow Support
  • Manage procurement-related tickets (e.g., ServiceNow) and triage requests.
  • Compliance & Coordination
  • Ensure adherence to procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Category Buyers and Category Managers for smooth handoffs and timely execution.

Qualifications & Education
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Experience
  • 1–2 years in supply chain, procurement, category management, or related fields
  • Familiarity with ERP/Procurement systems and procurement processes preferred.
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of procurement methods, standards, and procedures.
  • Basic contract negotiation skills.
  • Understanding of market conditions relevant to evaluating supplier bids and performance.
  • Basic sourcing strategy formulation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/Procurement tools.
  • Basic analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
  • Working interpersonal, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, follow accuracy standards, and collaborate effectively.
  • Ability to respond to change, accept feedback, and apply learnings.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, OR

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Category Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Creationunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Corporate Complianceunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • ServiceNowunmatched
  • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • eSourcingunmatched

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