Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Portland, OR  97204 (Hybrid)
Job Duration: 12+m contract

Compensation: $30 - $38.50 Hourly on W2

Primary Skills: 

• Experience working as a procurement specialist or buyer
• Experience working with RFx (Requests for Proposals) events
• Experience working with negotiating contracts
• 2-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or category management.
• Proficiency with procurement/ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SharePoint, eRecords).
• Intermediate knowledge of procurement methods, inventory practices, and market evaluation techniques.
• Intermediate sourcing strategy development and execution skills.
• Strong negotiation capabilities for pricing, terms, and vendor performance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and influence skills.
• Solid organizational and prioritization ability.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage time sensitive tasks, and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and accept feedback.

Preferred Skills:

• CPSM, CIPS, or similar procurement credentials.

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

Qualification: 

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.

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A SAICON COMPANY

Amit Bundele

Technical Recruiter 

San Jose, California

a Saicon Consultants, Inc. Company

The mission of netPolarity is to be a leading full-service global supplier of workforce procurement solutions. We empower and enrich the lives of everyone we touch by “bridging the gap” between world class organizations and contingent workers.

Our vision is building a brand based on integrity, reliability, quality and professionalism; and to be the first supplier that clients think of when the best talent is needed as well as the employer of choice for contingent workers. Our name is synonymous with the best service offerings in the industry.

What We Stand For
netPolarity is built on a set of everlasting concrete values. We pride ourselves on exceeding both our clients’ and our contingent workers’ expectations, without ever compromising our core beliefs. Here are the values and commitments that we proudly stand by.

Integrity
We deliver what we promise. There is nothing more important to us than our word. Our reputation speaks for itself.

Ethics
We commit to maintaining the highest ethical standard in a

Company Description

The mission of netPolarity is to be a leading full-service global supplier of workforce procurement solutions. We empower and enrich the lives of everyone we touch by “bridging the gap” between world class organizations and contingent workers.Our vision is building a brand based on integrity, reliability, quality and professionalism; and to be the first supplier that clients think of when the best talent is needed as well as the employer of choice for contingent workers. Our name is synonymous with the best service offerings in the industry.What We Stand FornetPolarity is built on a set of everlasting concrete values. We pride ourselves on exceeding both our clients’ and our contingent workers’ expectations, without ever compromising our core beliefs. Here are the values and commitments that we proudly stand by.IntegrityWe deliver what we promise. There is nothing more important to us than our word. Our reputation speaks for itself.Ethics We commit to maintaining the highest ethical standard in a