Acquisition Specialist

Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II-CL)

The City of Portland is seeking a Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II-CL) to join the Portland Bureau of Transportation! About the position: The Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II - CL) is a member of a team responsible for performing work tasks in support of managing materials, such as purchasing, receiving, storing, and disbursing goods and services including stock and non-stock items working in outside yard areas and/or indoor storage facilities, as well as maintaining control of bureau assets in accordance with acceptable inventory control principles and practices. May work at an independent or autonomous location or unsupervised work site.

What you'll get to do:

• Advise and ensure adherence to appropriate purchasing procedures/regulations to other bureau staff.
• Requisition and or purchase supplies, equipment, and services up to delegated limit. Receive, stock, issue, disburse, ship, and dispose of materials, coordinates efforts with other staff, various end users, and vendors; assures compliance of received materials with applicable technical specifications and communicates any special handling and storage requirements.
• Reconcile procurement card statements; prepare invoices for payment and may maintain petty cash
• Create and maintain computer records and perform other tasks as assigned while maintaining a safe, orderly, clean distribution environment
• Serve as the primary resource on technical issues related to the function, responds to calls to work during emergencies and may be trained and appointed as a team member of City of Portland/Bureau Emergency Management Structure for Logistics.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, including use of large articulated front-end loaders.

Who you are:

• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and maintain flexibility and understanding when reacting to various situations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent Communicator: An effective communicator to diverse groups of technical and non-technical individuals, and who is proficient verbally, electronically, and in writing while utilizing confidentiality when needed
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions.
• Results Driven: This position is high pace, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can effectively manage competing priorities with a focus on finishing tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Ethically minded: Public employees have an absolute obligation to put the public's interest before their own direct or indirect personal interests. This position has a direct relationship to maintain the public's trust and confidence while investing the City's funds.
• Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. In this case, fiscal responsibility is extremely important. You have the ability and are passionate about ensuring fiscal responsibility in your role as a purchasing agent.

To qualify:

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience with sound inventory and materials management principles with the ability to apply those principles, effectively and efficiently, to maintain multiple material distribution center sites under various and sometimes challenging conditions.
2. Experience evaluating, selecting, and purchasing goods/services/materials and following applicable laws/regulations/codes as they relate to purchasing.
3. Experience communicating effectively and providing excellent customer service to a variety of diverse customers.
4. Ability to read & apply technical specifications related to a product and effectively explain the range and application of goods and services to diverse customers.
5. Experience using standard computer software and computer-assisted business software such as automated inventory control and asset management database control software like SAP, Oracle (Synergen), Infor Operations and Regulations (O&R), MAXIMO, MicroMain, Bartender, and/or other similar software programs.
6. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and utilize problem solving skills to create solutions and process improvements.

Must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire
• Forklift certification within 3 months of hire for assigned equipment (training provided)

The recruitment process:

Step 1: Apply online between August 24, 2026, to September 8, 2026 Required Application Materials:

• Rsum
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans' Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your rsum should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 7, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the date you receive your minimum qualification evaluation results to request a review or discuss your evaluation. Please refer to City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for full details.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of September 14, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early October 2026

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: October 2026

Step 6: Start Date: October to November 2026

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*