Procurement Specialist - BUYER (RP2026)

TechLink Systems Inc

Portland, OR

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$59,540–$100,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Best Practices, Bid Packages, Category Management, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cost Control, Documentation, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, People Management, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, eSourcing

LOCATION

Portland, OR

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) Contract Duration: Contract until 05/14/2027 Role Overview The Procurement Specialist (Category Buyer) provides tactical procurement support for assigned categories and serves as the main link between strategic category plans and execution. This role manages mid‑complexity sourcing events, supports contract negotiations, coordinates supplier interactions, and ensures timely, compliant, and cost‑effective procurement outcomes. A Procurement Specialist applies intermediate procurement knowledge and experience to deliver value, improve processes, and support stakeholder needs. Key Responsibilities Tactical Sourcing & RFx Management Execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in alignment with category strategies. Develop bid packages, evaluate supplier responses, and manage evaluation processes. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and conditions for mid complexity categories. Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements. Contract Administration Draft, review, and execute contracts, renewals, amendments, and terminations. Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure workflow alignment. Monitor contract expiration dates and ensure timely updates for audit readiness. Supplier Coordination Serve as the primary contact for suppliers on tactical topics, performance, and issue resolution. Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with governance standards. Monitor supplier performance and escalate concerns to Category Managers. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with internal stakeholders to define procurement requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Provide guidance on procurement processes and ensure effective communication throughout the sourcing lifecycle. Process & Policy Compliance Apply procurement best practices and identify opportunities for process improvement. Support cost optimization initiatives within tactical scopes.

About the Company

TechLink Systems Inc

TechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Columbus, and Ft Lauderdale as well as a development and support center in Bangalore, India. We are an NMSDC and WBENC Certified Minority Business that has been recently recognized with the TAPFIN 2016 Excellence Award as well as became a TAPFIN Elite Partner of 2016. We serve the contract staffing, recruitment and HR management, project outsourcing, and software development needs of clients nationwide including many Fortune 500 companies. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. At TechLink, seasoned industry professionals deliver an array of custom-tailored managed services including IT security, support, project management, and much more. The company’s talented recruiters and HR specialists have backgrounds in many cutting-edge, high-performance industries making TechLink Systems an ideal partner for recruitment process outsourcing. We even have a development center located in Bangalore, India, which is used to serve clients’ needs for outsourced software development projects.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.techlinksystems.com

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