Category Buyer - Procurement Specialist

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PGE is hiring a Category Buyer/Procurement Specialist.

As a Category Buyer (Procurement Specialist - P2), you will provide tactical procurement support for assigned categories. This role bridges strategy and execution—managing sourcing events, contract negotiations, and supplier coordination for mid-complexity spend. You’ll ensure compliance, deliver cost savings, and maintain operational efficiency across the procurement lifecycle.

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.

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

• Draft, review, and finalize contracts for mid-complexity sourcing initiatives.
• Manage renewals, amendments, and terminations; ensure timely execution and system workflow compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation for audit readiness.

• Serve as primary point of contact for suppliers on tactical matters.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to P3 and P4 Category Managers as needed.
• Support supplier onboarding and compliance with governance standards.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

• Apply procurement best practices and ensure adherence to sourcing policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within tactical scope.

• Typically two or more years in procurement, sourcing or contract management category management/strategic sourcing or related field.

• 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.

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

• Ability to work long hours

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Office
• Field

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

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PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. 

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.