Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities by preparing, reviewing, and processing purchase orders in alignment with company procurement policies.
• Cook up with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to source goods and services that meet cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Support contract negotiation efforts by gathering pricing details, comparing supplier proposals, and helping secure favorable commercial terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and track purchasing activity using systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP.
• Analyze procurement data in Microsoft Excel to monitor spending patterns, identify opportunities, and support reporting needs.
• Ensure purchasing transactions are completed correctly and follow established corporate procurement procedures and approval workflows.
• Resolve order discrepancies, supplier issues, and documentation concerns to help keep procurement operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate procurement and core purchasing operations within a business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and track purchase orders with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of procurement functions, including supplier coordination, sourcing support, and contract-related activities.
• Familiarity with contract negotiations and vendor communication in a detail-focused setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major ERP platform such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple procurement tasks within a long-term contract assignment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in corporate procurement is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is essential. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred.

Skills

• Corporate procurement
• Purchasing operations
• Contract negotiation
• Supplier coordination
• Sourcing support
• Vendor communication
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a long-term contract position based in Springfield, Oregon.

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