Procurement Specialist I

Salary: $54,000.00 - $68,667.00 Annually Location : Portland 97218, OR Job Type: Full-Time Administrative Job Number: 02193 Division: Shared Prosperity Division Department: Administrative Services Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt The Position The Port of Portland is hiring for a Procurement Specialist I. 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. Under supervised direction, this role will procure small to medium dollar value goods and services. 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: "We have an exciting opening on our Contracts and Procurement team at the Port of Portland. We're looking for a Procurement Specialist I to serve as the primary buyer for our maintenance, repairs, and operations (MRO) purchasing. The Port's mission is to pull down barriers and connect people and local businesses to powerful economic opportunities, and our C&P team plays a direct role in making that happen. If you have a business or supply chain background and up to two years of relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!" Essential Job DutiesAct as primary procurement contact for Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) purchasing. Process departmental requisitions and manage informal solicitation 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. Process requests for execution of contracts including filing of fully executed documents. Provide support and backup to Procurement Specialist II and Senior Procurement Specialist positions and participate in team projects when directed by Team Manager or C&P Manager. Report and recommend suggestions for process and procedure improvements to Procurement Managers. Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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. Demonstrated Skills & Abilities Entry- Familiarity with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 279A, B, and C) and Federal regulations pertaining to procurement and contracting. Entry- Principles, theories, and concepts of procuring goods and services. Entry- Adaptive communication, internally or externally, to broker differing values, options, and outcomes at various levels. Entry- Apply market, industry, and competitive data when making decisions and recommendations. Entry- Principles of negotiations and price agreements and contracts. Intermediate- Implications of cost, quality, technology in business operations. Knowledge of supply management and inventory purchasing. Intermediate- Provide a high level of service delivery to the customer while effectively managing multiple customer demands and conflicting priorities. Supplemental and Selection Information Selection 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 March 23, 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 March 30, 2026. Panel Interviews will be held the week of April 9, 2026. About us: At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change! Do you have questions about this job? Contact us: Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination. Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process. Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions. ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email . Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalAt 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. 01 Do you have at least two (2+) years of contracts, procurement, material management, or related experience? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10