Port of Portland

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The Position The Port of Portland is hiring for a Principal IT Procurement Specialist. We are seeking a creative and collaborative professional who would be responsible for developing, soliciting, evaluating, and purchasing hardware, software, services, and personal services through a variety of solicitation and sourcing methods. This role will focus on Information Technology, as well as supporting other departments, 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: “If you're looking for a career that blends strategic thinking, technology, and real-world impact, the role of Principal IT Procurement Specialist at the Port offers a powerful opportunity. You'll lead the charge in sourcing and negotiating the tech solutions that keep our operations running smoothly. It's a role where your decisions shape innovation, control costs, and strengthen vendor partnerships. If you're passionate about technology, love solving complex business challenges, and want your work to directly support the Port's mission and community, IT procurement is a dynamic space to grow and lead." Essential Job Duties • Act as primary procurement contact for complex solicitations and contracts for information technology contracts. • Provide IT procurement expertise on major IT projects involving complex IT projects to ensure a successful bid process, contract finalization and appropriate utilization. • Process all departmental requisitions, develop solicitations, manage procurement processes. • Issue task orders, contract amendments, and purchase orders for user departments. • Execute and amend contracts as necessary. Accurately track work in department work tracking system. • Review and modify entity solicitations, contracts, amendments, or renewal options that do not adhere to state policies and guidelines involving project management, technical architecture, security, procurement, and other standards as required. • Provide training and consultation on procurement processes and procedures to 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 • Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. • Four (4) years of contracts, procurement, material management and/or other related experience. • Strong background in public procurement is highly preferred. • Three (3) years of experience in procurement related to the solicitation, negotiation, and award of contracts in information technology. 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). Demonstrated Skills • Format, produce, proofread, and edit solicitation documents, correspondence, 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. • Facilitate processes and build consensus. • Provide a high level of service delivery to the customer while effectively managing multiple customer demands and conflicting priorities. • Apply and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policies. • Use of procurement systems including reporting and data analysis. Abilities & Competencies • Oregon Revised Statutes and Federal (such as FAA, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, etc.) regulations pertaining to procurement and contracting. • Principles, theories, and concepts of procuring materials, services, and construction practices. • Principles of negotiations and contracts. • Principles of drafting language for legal documents: solicitations and contracts related to the procurement of information technology goods and services. • Minority/Women/Emerging Small/Veteran Owned Business certifications and considerations for Oregon and Washington. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or Small Business Administration programs. Supplemental and Selection Information Selection Process (Tentative Schedule) • A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of November 3, 2025. • A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials. • Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation by the week of November 10, 2025. Panel Interviews will be held week of November 17, 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.