Category Buyer - Procurement Specialist
Portland General ElectricPortland, OR
Full Time
Posted September 29, 2026
$90k - $134k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
P2 – Procurement Specialist (Grade 6/EX) Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance or other related field or equivalent experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Tactical Sourcing & RFx Management
- Execute RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) events for deals with high dollar deals, ensuring alignment with category strategies set by P3 and P4 Category Managers.
- Develop bid packages, evaluate supplier responses, and coordinate selection processes.
- Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve best value while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- 3 + years in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
- Experience managing RFx and negotiating contracts for mid-complexity categories.
- Familiarity with ERP/Procurement systems and procurement workflows.
- Proficiency Level: Intermediate / Working
- Knowledge of inventory control practices and systems (depending on area of specialization)
- Knowledge of contracting and procurement methods, standards, procedures and processes
- Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate bids, contractor responsibility and contractor performance
- Skills in formulating sourcing strategies that accomplish performance and savings goals, anticipate potential threats or opportunities and are consistent with company goals and policies
- Skills in negotiating contracts for goods and services
- Computer skills using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and enterprise resource-planning systems and record systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SharePoint, eRecords)
- Preferred Certifications P2: CPSM, CIPS, or similar procurement credentials.
- P2 Proficiency Level: Working
- Analytical skills
- Decision-making skills
- Influence skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organization and prioritization skills
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Written and oral communication skills
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