The posting
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.
Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Range:
$124,932.24 - $151,816.92 Salary
Department:
Finance
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
About the Opportunity:
The Procurement Manager serves as Washington County’s strategic leader for all purchasing and contracting activities, overseeing the Purchasing Division and ensuring transparent, efficient, and equitable procurement operations. This position is responsible for directing division staff; managing formal bid and RFP processes; establishing countywide purchasing policies and internal controls; and driving initiatives in strategic sourcing, vendor performance, supplier diversity, and sustainable procurement. The Procurement Manager acts as the County’s subject matter expert in modern procurement practices, advancing technology, compliance, cooperative purchasing, and emergency procurement—while fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment and supporting countywide financial and operational goals.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Deep expertise in public sector procurement, including purchasing procedures, contract development, and government purchasing laws.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience, effectively managing, coaching, and developing a procurement team.
- Strategic sourcing, vendor performance management, supplier diversity, and spend analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to build and implement countywide procurement policies, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies with audit readiness.
- Skilled in modern procurement technology, including ERP procurement modules, eProcurement platforms, and contract management systems.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering effective relationships across departments, agencies, vendors, and various stakeholder groups.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Procurement Manager Job Classification
About the Department/Division:
The Procurement Division serves as the County’s centralized authority for purchasing and contracting, ensuring that all procurement activities are strategic, transparent, equitable, and aligned with countywide financial and operational goals. The division oversees the full lifecycle of procurement—including strategic sourcing, formal bid and RFP processes, contract management, supplier performance, cooperative purchasing, and emergency procurement. It develops and enforces countywide purchasing policies, internal controls, and risk‑mitigation strategies to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The division manages procurement technology systems such as ERP purchasing modules, eProcurement tools, and contract management platforms. In addition, it provides expert guidance, training, and support to all County departments on procurement best practices while fostering initiatives around sustainability, supplier diversity, and access‑and‑opportunity contracting.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance, or related field; AND Four (4) years of experience in the development of purchasing procedures, the preparation of bid specifications and contracts. Two (2) years of this work experience must be in a supervisory capacity. OR
- Bachelor's Degree in purchasing, public administration, accounting, finance, or related field; AND Six (6) years of experience in the development of purchasing procedures, the preparation of bid specifications and contracts. Two (2) years of this work experience must be in a supervisory capacity. OR
- Ten (10) years of experience in the development of purchasing procedures, the preparation of bid specifications, and contracts. Two (2) years of this work experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully pass a background check.
Selection Process:
You can review our standard selection process here.
Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
Veterans' Preference: If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application: You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.
Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Elle Krueger
Email Address:
