Procurement Specialist

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Description We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a long-term contract position based in Springfield, Oregon. This role focuses on managing procurement activities, coordinating purchase order processing, and helping maintain efficient buying practices across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in corporate procurement and is comfortable working with enterprise systems and data tools to support accurate, timely sourcing decisions. Responsibilities: - Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities by preparing, reviewing, and processing purchase orders in alignment with company procurement policies. - Coordinate 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. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .