Port of Portland, OR
Principal Procurement Specialist
Port of Portland, OR, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Salary:
$89,000.00 - $142,000.00 Annually
Location :
Portland 97218, OR
Job Type:
Full-Time Administrative
Job Number:
01978
Division:
Shared Prosperity Division
Department:
Administrative Services
Opening Date:
11/05/2024
Closing Date:
11/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA:
Exempt
The Position
The Port of Portland is hiring a
Principal Procurement Specialist !
Here at the Port, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the dynamic market landscape, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders. Our approach is rooted in transparency, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, positioning us as a trusted partner in the procurement field.
About Us
Our mission at the Port is to provide shared prosperity through travel, trade, and economic development. With a commitment to excellence and customer service, the Principal Procurement Specialist will have a focus on partnerships with complex user departments, and have meaningful contributions related to developing, soliciting, evaluating, and purchasing Port-wide goods, trade services and personal services through a variety of solicitation methods to support the Port's mission.
Your Role
We are looking for candidates will bring an advanced understanding of public procurement with excellent negotiation and contracting skills along with a desire to learn and teach others. The successful candidate will exhibit a strong sense of team-orientation, be highly collaborative, and embrace the value and importance of service. This individual will understand and wholly embrace our commitment to regional shared prosperity, safety, diversity, inclusion, and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes.
Essential Job Duties
Public Procurement
Lead complex open, public, competitive, procurement processes using a variety of different solicitation methods informed by governing procurement status and rules.Guide business and project leaders through the competitive selection process, including drafting bid or request for proposal documents, public advertisement, facilitating the evaluation selection process, conducting contract award, and working with the contractor community throughout process.Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing public procurements.Support strategic sourcing efforts.Public Contracting
Negotiate pricing, scope and terms in the interests of the Port on a variety of types of public contract.Consult with legal and other business functions to ensure legal sufficient contracts are executed upholding Port InterestsProcess all requisitions for user department and draft and issue appropriate form of contract such as service contracts, task orders, and purchase orders.Exercise contracting authority to execute and amend contracts.Project Coordination and Compliance Support
Accurately track work in department work tracking system and provide status updates. Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to develop work forecasts, priority, and schedules.Serve as subject matter expert on rules and regulations governing public sector procurements. Provide training and consultation on procurement processes and procedures to lower-level procurement staff and user departments as required.Participate in team projects as directed by supervisor, report and recommend suggestions for process and procedure improvements to C&P Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Public or Business Administration, or a related field
OR
equivalent additional experience in the area(s) described below.Please ensure your application materials show at least six (6) years in:
Leading solicitations and request for proposals for complex procurements;Drafting and negotiating complex contracts;
andEnsuring compliance with procurement laws and regulationsExperience must be in either Oregon or Washington public sector procurement
or
a regulated industry subject to similar requirements (e.g. utility, health care, federal contracting)
License and/or certifications preferred:
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Demonstrated knowledge and skills:
Procurement and Contract laws both Oregon Revised Statutes and Federal (such as FAA, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, etc.) regulations.Prioritizing needs and interests of Minority/Women/Emerging Small/Veteran Owned Business certifications and considerations for Oregon and Washington to increase regional prosperity.Principles, theories, and concepts of procuring materials and complex services.Principles of negotiations and contracts.Legal aspects of contracts and termsPrinciples of drafting language for legal documents: solicitations and contracts.Use of procurement systems including reporting and data analysis.Format, produce, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, spreadsheets in general business software.Perform basic and advanced math functions related to cost/price analysis and apply basic accounting principles.Adaptive communication, internally or externally, to broker differing values, options, and outcomes at various levels.Facilitation of processes and consensus building.Conflict resolutionTraining and mentoring
Supplemental and Selection Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To be considered for this position, please complete the entire online employment application and include a detailed resume. Please note that a resume is not a substitute for a completed application; both a detailed application and a resume must be submitted to be considered for this position. Cover Letters are encouraged but not required.
SELECTION PROCESS
(tentative schedule):
1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources after November 19th.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Our goal is to schedule first-round interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation step in the beginning of December. The first round will typically include the recruiter and the hiring manager.
About us:
At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five 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 pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. 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: careers@portofportland.com
Safety:
The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement:
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 and affirmative action.
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 veterans 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 careers@portofportland.com.
At 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
If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, are requesting to use veterans' preference points, and have submitted your DD214 form, please describe in detail your training and transferable skills from your military service as they apply to the requirements of this position. Enter N/A if you do not have military service.
02
How many years of experience do you have in highly regulated or public procurement?
03
Do you hold any of the following certifications? (Select all that apply)
CPPBCPPONIGP-CPPCPSMNone of the above
Required Question
$89,000.00 - $142,000.00 Annually
Location :
Portland 97218, OR
Job Type:
Full-Time Administrative
Job Number:
01978
Division:
Shared Prosperity Division
Department:
Administrative Services
Opening Date:
11/05/2024
Closing Date:
11/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA:
Exempt
The Position
The Port of Portland is hiring a
Principal Procurement Specialist !
Here at the Port, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the dynamic market landscape, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders. Our approach is rooted in transparency, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, positioning us as a trusted partner in the procurement field.
About Us
Our mission at the Port is to provide shared prosperity through travel, trade, and economic development. With a commitment to excellence and customer service, the Principal Procurement Specialist will have a focus on partnerships with complex user departments, and have meaningful contributions related to developing, soliciting, evaluating, and purchasing Port-wide goods, trade services and personal services through a variety of solicitation methods to support the Port's mission.
Your Role
We are looking for candidates will bring an advanced understanding of public procurement with excellent negotiation and contracting skills along with a desire to learn and teach others. The successful candidate will exhibit a strong sense of team-orientation, be highly collaborative, and embrace the value and importance of service. This individual will understand and wholly embrace our commitment to regional shared prosperity, safety, diversity, inclusion, and advancing practices, strategies and policies that achieve equitable outcomes.
Essential Job Duties
Public Procurement
Lead complex open, public, competitive, procurement processes using a variety of different solicitation methods informed by governing procurement status and rules.Guide business and project leaders through the competitive selection process, including drafting bid or request for proposal documents, public advertisement, facilitating the evaluation selection process, conducting contract award, and working with the contractor community throughout process.Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing public procurements.Support strategic sourcing efforts.Public Contracting
Negotiate pricing, scope and terms in the interests of the Port on a variety of types of public contract.Consult with legal and other business functions to ensure legal sufficient contracts are executed upholding Port InterestsProcess all requisitions for user department and draft and issue appropriate form of contract such as service contracts, task orders, and purchase orders.Exercise contracting authority to execute and amend contracts.Project Coordination and Compliance Support
Accurately track work in department work tracking system and provide status updates. Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to develop work forecasts, priority, and schedules.Serve as subject matter expert on rules and regulations governing public sector procurements. Provide training and consultation on procurement processes and procedures to lower-level procurement staff and user departments as required.Participate in team projects as directed by supervisor, report and recommend suggestions for process and procedure improvements to C&P Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Public or Business Administration, or a related field
OR
equivalent additional experience in the area(s) described below.Please ensure your application materials show at least six (6) years in:
Leading solicitations and request for proposals for complex procurements;Drafting and negotiating complex contracts;
andEnsuring compliance with procurement laws and regulationsExperience must be in either Oregon or Washington public sector procurement
or
a regulated industry subject to similar requirements (e.g. utility, health care, federal contracting)
License and/or certifications preferred:
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Demonstrated knowledge and skills:
Procurement and Contract laws both Oregon Revised Statutes and Federal (such as FAA, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, etc.) regulations.Prioritizing needs and interests of Minority/Women/Emerging Small/Veteran Owned Business certifications and considerations for Oregon and Washington to increase regional prosperity.Principles, theories, and concepts of procuring materials and complex services.Principles of negotiations and contracts.Legal aspects of contracts and termsPrinciples of drafting language for legal documents: solicitations and contracts.Use of procurement systems including reporting and data analysis.Format, produce, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, spreadsheets in general business software.Perform basic and advanced math functions related to cost/price analysis and apply basic accounting principles.Adaptive communication, internally or externally, to broker differing values, options, and outcomes at various levels.Facilitation of processes and consensus building.Conflict resolutionTraining and mentoring
Supplemental and Selection Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To be considered for this position, please complete the entire online employment application and include a detailed resume. Please note that a resume is not a substitute for a completed application; both a detailed application and a resume must be submitted to be considered for this position. Cover Letters are encouraged but not required.
SELECTION PROCESS
(tentative schedule):
1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources after November 19th.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Our goal is to schedule first-round interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation step in the beginning of December. The first round will typically include the recruiter and the hiring manager.
About us:
At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five 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 pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. 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: careers@portofportland.com
Safety:
The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement:
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 and affirmative action.
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 veterans 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 careers@portofportland.com.
At 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
If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, are requesting to use veterans' preference points, and have submitted your DD214 form, please describe in detail your training and transferable skills from your military service as they apply to the requirements of this position. Enter N/A if you do not have military service.
02
How many years of experience do you have in highly regulated or public procurement?
03
Do you hold any of the following certifications? (Select all that apply)
CPPBCPPONIGP-CPPCPSMNone of the above
Required Question