Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Vancouver, WA (Onsite)
Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00/hour

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations, vendor management, contract administration, and procurement compliance. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic sourcing, vendor relations, contract coordination, and inventory oversight while ensuring purchasing activities align with organizational policies and budget objectives.

Why Join / Company Highlights

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• Opportunity to lead procurement processes that directly support organizational operations and growth
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• Join a mission-driven organization with a strong commitment to community service.
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• Broad exposure to sourcing, contract administration, inventory management, and vendor relations
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• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional interaction across departments
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Responsibilities

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• Manage procurement activities for supplies, equipment, furniture, and contracted services, including sourcing, vendor negotiations, and purchasing support
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• Prepare and administer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs), and other competitive procurement processes
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• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships while monitoring contract performance, deliverables, timelines, warranties, and compliance requirements
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• Support purchase order processing, track open purchase orders, reconcile procurement records, and monitor fulfillment status
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• Maintain procurement documentation, contract files, vendor records, and purchasing data in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements
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• Coordinate asset inventory management, warranty tracking, physical inventory processes, and surplus asset disposal activities
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• Provide procurement reporting, audit support, budgeting assistance, and training to internal stakeholders regarding purchasing procedures and compliance standards
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Qualifications

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• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
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• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or vendor management experience required; government procurement experience is highly preferred
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• Strong knowledge of sourcing, competitive bidding, contract management, inventory control, purchasing processes, and Microsoft Excel or related procurement systems
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• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze vendor proposals, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and provide exceptional customer service
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• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize appropriately.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, along with databases and other automated workflows
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• Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines and handle sensitive information with professionalism
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Call to Action

Ready to take the next step in your procurement and purchasing career? Apply today to learn more about this Procurement Specialist opportunity and join a team where your expertise in sourcing, vendor management, contracts, and procurement operations will make an immediate impact.



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