Procurement Jobs in Oregon
Procurement jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where employers like Nike, Oregon Health & Science University, and Intel maintain large, active procurement teams. Demand runs from entry-level purchasing coordinators through senior contracts managers, with the strongest hiring in technology, healthcare, and public-sector supply chain. Strategic sourcing, contract administration, and supplier diversity are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Oregon employers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Non-Union Position
Supply Chain Staff; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5435
About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
NOTE:
This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the Portland metropolitan area. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work.
Position Summary:
NW Natural is transforming Procurement into a strategic business partner that delivers measurable value, strengthens supplier performance, manages risk, and helps the business make better commercial decisions.
You will serve as a strategic advisor to IT&S leaders. You will shape category and sourcing strategies across enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, managed services, artificial intelligence, system integration, and professional services. You will also lead complex commercial negotiations, strengthen supplier relationships, and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting the business from early demand planning through contracting and supplier management.
This role is well suited for a collaborative leader who combines technology procurement expertise, strong commercial judgment, and people leadership with influencing skills, the ability to develop a point of view and tell a compelling story to senior stakeholders.
What success looks like
- A trusted and influential procurement partnership with IT&S leadership.
- A clear, forward-looking technology sourcing and renewal pipeline.
- Measurable value through value creation, risk reduction, and improved commercial terms.
- A capable, engaged team with strong category, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team supporting IT&S, with clear priorities, accountability, performance expectations, and service standards.
- Build team capabilities in category management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, commercial analysis, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and technology procurement.
Category Strategy, Sourcing & Commercial Negotiation
- Own and execute multi-year category strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, managed services, artificial intelligence, system integrators, and technology professional services, aligned with IT&S roadmaps and business priorities.
- Drive market analysis, supplier discovery, competitive sourcing, and supplier rationalization, using business cases, commercial benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analysis to guide major technology investment decisions.
- Lead complex, high-value negotiations, applying a strong understanding of SaaS, software, and technology agreements to pricing and licensing models, subscription and consumption terms, statements of work, service levels, renewal and termination provisions, audit rights, data protection, and implementation terms.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Build and manage strategic relationships with critical technology providers and service partners through supplier governance, performance reviews, escalation paths, and improvement plans.
- Oversee suppliers ensuring accountability for contractual commitments, service levels, and value realization, and resolve disputes effectively and efficiently.
Financial & Commercial Analysis
- Develop commercial analyses for multi-million-dollar technology investments, including CAPEX and OPEX impacts, lifecycle cost, savings, cost avoidance, pricing structures, utilization and consumption trends.
- Build performance reporting that demonstrates Procurement’s contribution to financial, operational, and risk-management objectives.
Process, Technology & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with IT&S business leaders and senior stakeholders to gain alignment and influence decisions, maintaining a forward-looking pipeline of technology requirements, sourcing initiatives, and renewals.
- Influence process improvement and workflow, promoting consistent, efficient, and compliant sourcing and contracting practices while simplifying the stakeholder experience.
- Monitor emerging technology and commercial models, including artificial intelligence and cloud services to help IT&S evaluate sourcing options, market dynamics, and associated risks, while contributing to broader transformation initiatives.
Key Relationships
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity (IT&S) leadership and project teams
- Legal, Risk, Finance, Accounting, and business-unit stakeholders
- Procurement leadership and category teams
- Strategic technology suppliers, service providers, and implementation partners
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, or a related commercial function, including meaningful responsibility for technology categories.
- Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including coaching and developing others.
- Demonstrated success leading negotiations, with a strong understanding of SaaS, software, and technology agreements and contracting.
Preferred
- Experience in a regulated, utility, infrastructure, or similarly complex operating environment.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, or comparable enterprise procurement platforms, along with procurement analytics and reporting tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology commercial models, including software licensing, subscriptions, cloud/token consumption, professional services, statements of work, and total cost of ownership.
- Ability to develop category strategies, lead competitive sourcing events, financial analysis, analyze complex proposals, and translate data into clear business recommendations.
What we offer:
Health & Wellness –
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial -
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Base salary range: $110,250.00 - $157,100.00 per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Manager, 15.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline: 11/26/26
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
Non-Union Position
Supply Chain Staff; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5435
About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
NOTE:
This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the Portland metropolitan area. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work.
Position Summary:
NW Natural is transforming Procurement into a strategic business partner that delivers measurable value, strengthens supplier performance, manages risk, and helps the business make better commercial decisions.
You will serve as a strategic advisor to IT&S leaders. You will shape category and sourcing strategies across enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, managed services, artificial intelligence, system integration, and professional services. You will also lead complex commercial negotiations, strengthen supplier relationships, and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting the business from early demand planning through contracting and supplier management.
This role is well suited for a collaborative leader who combines technology procurement expertise, strong commercial judgment, and people leadership with influencing skills, the ability to develop a point of view and tell a compelling story to senior stakeholders.
What success looks like
- A trusted and influential procurement partnership with IT&S leadership.
- A clear, forward-looking technology sourcing and renewal pipeline.
- Measurable value through value creation, risk reduction, and improved commercial terms.
- A capable, engaged team with strong category, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team supporting IT&S, with clear priorities, accountability, performance expectations, and service standards.
- Build team capabilities in category management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, commercial analysis, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and technology procurement.
Category Strategy, Sourcing & Commercial Negotiation
- Own and execute multi-year category strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, managed services, artificial intelligence, system integrators, and technology professional services, aligned with IT&S roadmaps and business priorities.
- Drive market analysis, supplier discovery, competitive sourcing, and supplier rationalization, using business cases, commercial benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analysis to guide major technology investment decisions.
- Lead complex, high-value negotiations, applying a strong understanding of SaaS, software, and technology agreements to pricing and licensing models, subscription and consumption terms, statements of work, service levels, renewal and termination provisions, audit rights, data protection, and implementation terms.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Build and manage strategic relationships with critical technology providers and service partners through supplier governance, performance reviews, escalation paths, and improvement plans.
- Oversee suppliers ensuring accountability for contractual commitments, service levels, and value realization, and resolve disputes effectively and efficiently.
Financial & Commercial Analysis
- Develop commercial analyses for multi-million-dollar technology investments, including CAPEX and OPEX impacts, lifecycle cost, savings, cost avoidance, pricing structures, utilization and consumption trends.
- Build performance reporting that demonstrates Procurement’s contribution to financial, operational, and risk-management objectives.
Process, Technology & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with IT&S business leaders and senior stakeholders to gain alignment and influence decisions, maintaining a forward-looking pipeline of technology requirements, sourcing initiatives, and renewals.
- Influence process improvement and workflow, promoting consistent, efficient, and compliant sourcing and contracting practices while simplifying the stakeholder experience.
- Monitor emerging technology and commercial models, including artificial intelligence and cloud services to help IT&S evaluate sourcing options, market dynamics, and associated risks, while contributing to broader transformation initiatives.
Key Relationships
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity (IT&S) leadership and project teams
- Legal, Risk, Finance, Accounting, and business-unit stakeholders
- Procurement leadership and category teams
- Strategic technology suppliers, service providers, and implementation partners
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, information technology, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, or a related commercial function, including meaningful responsibility for technology categories.
- Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including coaching and developing others.
- Demonstrated success leading negotiations, with a strong understanding of SaaS, software, and technology agreements and contracting.
Preferred
- Experience in a regulated, utility, infrastructure, or similarly complex operating environment.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, or comparable enterprise procurement platforms, along with procurement analytics and reporting tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology commercial models, including software licensing, subscriptions, cloud/token consumption, professional services, statements of work, and total cost of ownership.
- Ability to develop category strategies, lead competitive sourcing events, financial analysis, analyze complex proposals, and translate data into clear business recommendations.
What we offer:
Health & Wellness –
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial -
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Base salary range: $110,250.00 - $157,100.00 per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Manager, 15.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline: 11/26/26
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Procurement Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or CPPB credential preferred
- Demonstrated experience with contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft
- Strong analytical skills for spend analysis, cost modeling, and vendor evaluation
- Familiarity with Oregon public procurement rules for government-sector roles
Procurement Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement in Oregon?
Most Oregon procurement roles require a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or a related discipline. Oregon does not issue a state-specific procurement license, but employers strongly prefer the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) through the Institute for Supply Management or the Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) through NIGP for public-sector positions. State and local government roles in Oregon may also require demonstrated knowledge of the Oregon Public Contracting Code.
Which companies hire procurements in Oregon?
Oregon procurement roles are posted by NIKE, NW Natural, and Panthalassa and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's mix of large technology manufacturers, major health systems, and a significant public-sector employer base keeps procurement hiring active across both private and government organizations throughout the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most procurement jobs?
Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro are the Oregon cities with the most procurement openings. Portland dominates due to its concentration of corporate headquarters, health systems, and technology manufacturers, while Salem's activity reflects the volume of state government and public-agency procurement. Smaller markets like Eugene are driven by the University of Oregon and regional healthcare employers.
Are there remote procurement jobs in Oregon?
Yes, and more than many fields, since procurement work is largely analytical, contract-based, and communication-driven rather than tied to a physical site. About 50% of procurement openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed teams for this function. Strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and contract management roles are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a procurement in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an purchasing assistant or procurement technician role, which Oregon's state agencies and large public institutions post regularly as stepping stones that do not require prior procurement experience. Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon state government agencies run structured onboarding for associates coming from administrative or finance backgrounds. Earning a CPSM certificate or completing coursework through Oregon State University's business program signals commitment and gives candidates without direct experience a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to procurement jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to procurement jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated in real time. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and location preference.
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