Purchasing Team Manager

The Port of Portland is hiring for an experienced, strategic

Purchasing Team Manager for the Contracts and Procurement Department.

Your Role: We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and professional leader to join our organization as a Purchasing Team Manager. In this role, you'll lead and inspire a team responsible for procurement and contract activities; and take charge of high-impact, complex procurement projects and initiatives. This is a key leadership position where your expertise will drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and support critical organizational goals.

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays as business needs allow.

From the Hiring Manager: "Being a Purchasing Team Manager at the Port of Portland means stepping into a critical and high-impact role at the heart of our operations. You'll lead a talented team of procurement specialists, ensuring timely and strategic procurement of goods and services that keep the Port - and the region - moving. Every contract you oversee and every purchase you guide supports critical projects across the Port. If you enjoy guiding teams, navigating complex purchasing challenges, and want your work to directly influence the Port's success and the community within the region it serves, this is a meaningful opportunity to grow and make a difference."

Who we are: With our three airports (including PDX), three active marine terminals, and six business parks, the Port of Portland is a vital engine for the region's economy. Across all areas of our work, we prioritize creating good jobs and opportunities for local businesses and improving the quality of life for everyone who lives and works in our region.

• Oversee complex Port procurements and contracts. Develops, solicits, evaluates, and negotiates contracts for Port-wide goods, trade services, and personal/construction services through a variety of solicitation methods.
  • This includes Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and/or other methods as allowed by state statute, Port contracting rules and federal regulations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for contracting actions in support of user departments.
• Provide supervision and direction to the procurement team while training and coaching team members.
• Lead the stakeholder team to resolve any resulting contract disputes, and corrective action from non-performance of contractors.
• Develop performance goals, monitor and evaluate work progress, and conduct performance coaching throughout the department.
• Oversee backfill and backup procurement and contracting actions to ensure timely services for user departments.
• Advanced knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes and Federal (such as FAA, U.S. Corp. of Engineers, etc.) regulations pertaining to procurement and contracting experience with both.
• Familiarity with advanced principles, theories, and concepts of procuring materials, services, and construction.
• Experience with electronic procurement/purchasing systems.
• Perform basic and advanced math functions related to cost/price analysis problems and apply basic accounting principles.
• Provide a high level of service delivery to the customer while effectively managing multiple customer demands and build consensus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience required for this role:

• 5+ years of contracts, procurement, material management and/or other related experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
  • Procurement or public service leadership is preferred but not required.
• (Desired) Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• (Highly Preferred) Strong background in public procurement or procurement experience in a private sector.

Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB).
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO).
• NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP).
• Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM).

Compensation

Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

Selection Process (Tentative Schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of August 18, 2025.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of August 25, 2025.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six 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 unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. 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 Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

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 veteran's 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.