--- title: Associate Procurement Specialist at CEI in Portland, OR description: CEI is hiring for the Associate Procurement Specialist role in Portland, OR. Pays $30–$32 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/associate-procurement-specialist-at-cei-01a1a17a-b251-7cdf-a8fe-6b8a4d0055f1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join CEI as Associate Procurement Specialist in Portland, OR. Pays $30–$32 per hour. Contractor, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ijg2b0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | CEI | | **Location** | Portland, OR (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $30/hr - $32/hr | | **Type** | Contractor | | **Posted** | Nov 03, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for CEI. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for CEI. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $66,000 – $83,000 a year (median $73,000). ## Description **Procurement Specialist / Buyer** **Job at a Glance** - **Title:** Procurement Specialist / Buyer - **Location:** Portland, OR (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) - **Contract:** W2 only - **Pay:** $30-32 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match **Overview** This role provides tactical procurement support and executes mid-complexity sourcing events, serving as the link between category strategy and day-to-day execution. You will lead RFx activity, support contract negotiations, and coordinate supplier interactions to deliver compliant, timely procurement outcomes in a hybrid work environment. **Key Responsibilities** - Execute RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs aligned to category plans and stakeholder requirements - Develop bid packages, manage evaluations, and document sourcing decisions - Negotiate pricing and service-based contract terms for mid-complexity categories - Draft, review, and process contracts, renewals, amendments, and terminations - Maintain accurate contract documentation and support audit readiness - Coordinate supplier communications, onboarding support, and issue resolution - Ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable requirements **Required Skills** - Hands-on experience leading RFPs/RFx and end-to-end sourcing events - Service-based contract negotiation and contract administration experience - Procurement and sourcing experience - Ability to gather requirements with business stakeholders and translate them into RFx materials - Experience using procurement and/or ERP tools (e.g., PeopleSoft) - Experience using documentation/collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, eRecords) - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office **Education** - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) **Preferred Skills** - Experience supporting category management and category execution activities - Experience monitoring supplier performance and supporting escalations - Procurement credentials such as CPSM, CIPS, or similar **Why Should I Apply?** This is an opportunity to lead meaningful RFx and contract work while partnering closely with stakeholders and suppliers in a structured procurement environment. **About CEI:** As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. 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