Procurement Specialist Category Manager

Full-time

Mavensoft Technologies.

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

Bachelors 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.

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