Procurement Specialist II

Procurement Specialist IIThe Port of Portland is hiring for a Procurement Specialist II. We are seeking a collaborative professional who would be responsible for developing, soliciting, evaluating, purchasing, and contracting Port-wide goods, trade services and personal services. This role is responsible for moderately complex solicitation methods including Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and/or other methods as allowed by State Statute and Port contracting rules.We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays as business needs allow.From the hiring manager: "Step into a role where you become the go-to procurement expert, guiding departments through meaningful, moderately complex purchasing decisions. You'll shape clear, compliant contracts and help refine processes that strengthen the Port's overall operations. With a collaborative team and flexible hybrid work, this is your chance to make a real impact in a mission-driven public organization."*This is a limited-duration role lasting approximately 24 months. The role may be lengthened based on business need.*Essential Job DutiesAct as primary procurement contact for moderately complex user departments as assigned by Contracts and Procurement Manager.Process all departmental requisitions, develop solicitations, manage procurement processes.Execute and amend contracts as necessary.Issue task orders, contract amendments, and purchase orders for user departments.Accurately track work in department work tracking system.Provide training and consultation on procurement processes and procedures to user departments as required.Participate in team projects as directed by Contracts and Procurement Leadership.Report and recommend ongoing suggestions for process and procedure improvements to Contracts and Procurement leadership.Minimum QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's in business administration, supply chain management, or related field. Or equivalent combination of relevant experience.Two (2+) years of contracts, procurement, material management or related.Licenses/Certifications (Preferred) - Issuing BodyAAAE ACE – Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) - Universal Public Purchasing Certification CouncilNIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGPCPP) - NIGPCertified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Institute of Supply ManagementDemonstrated Skills & Abilities (Intermediate Level)Oregon Revised Statutes and Federal (such as FAA, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, etc.) regulations pertaining to procurement and contracting.Principles, theories, and concepts of procuring materials, services, and construction.Minority/Women/Emerging Small/Veteran Owned Business certifications and considerations for Oregon and Washington.Familiarity working with disadvantaged Business Enterprises or Small Business Administration programs.Principles of drafting language for legal documents: solicitations and contracts.Principles of negotiations and contracts. Facilitate processes and build consensus.Adaptive communication, internally or externally, to broker differing values, options, and outcomes at various levels.Provide a high level of service delivery to the customer while effectively managing multiple customer demands and conflicting priorities.Accurate application of and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies.Supplemental and Selection InformationSelection Process (Tentative Schedule): 1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of September 14th, 2026.2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of September 18th, 2026. Panel Interviews will be held week of September 24th, 2026.BenefitsAt the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We care about your health by offering highly-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies. We go above and beyond by offering an award-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community. Our employee assistance program supports the Port's commitment to emotional and mental well-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave – all in addition to 10 paid holidays. As an added bonus – because we know employees use their time off differently – once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account. Please note: Some benefits vary by job type/group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and/or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.