Procurement Specialist

Columbia Bank

. Create purchase orders to record purchases from financial commitments including requisitions, contracts, catalogs, and punchouts .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchase order management, supplier relationship management, and compliance with banking regulations. Proficient in coordinating procure-to-pay processes and effectively training others in procurement practices.

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Purchase Order ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiations TrainingP2P Process UnderstandingCompliance with Bank Regulations

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ProcessingRequisition ManagementContract NegotiationsSupplier AccountabilityRFP ManagementFinancial Commitment TrackingSupplier Issue RemediationProject ManagementCost-Effective Supplier SelectionIntermediate Purchase Order Maintenance

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingInitiative

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActRegulation CCRegulation EProcure-to-PayFinancial CommitmentsSupplier Business ReviewsPunchoutsCatalogsTCO TrainingSupply Chain Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create purchase orders to record purchases from financial commitments including requisitions, contracts, catalogs, and punchouts
Proactively maintain, change, and update open purchase orders to reflect current financial commitments
Monitor purchase order and invoicing issues and troubleshoot issues preventing matching and supplier payments
Coordinate with requestors, accounts payable, finance, and other procure-to-pay stakeholders
Maintain accurate open purchase order, past due purchase order, and open-receiver lists
Oversee the procure-to-pay process flow and correct its effectiveness when necessary
Facilitate and maintain effective supplier and internal stakeholder relationships
Perform and run RFPs with internal business partners and assigned spend categories
Maintain cost-effective supplier selections throughout the bidding process
Demonstrate compliance with bank regulations and keep up to date on regulatory changes
Coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject matter expert when requested
Foster Columbia corporate culture and take personal initiative
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Economics or Supply Chain Management preferred
2-4 years of negotiations training, TCO training, or Project Management experience preferred
Proficiency in system processing of purchase order types, requisitions, catalogs, punchouts, etc.
Intermediate experience with purchase order maintenance and management
Basic experience with supplier management practices with RFx’s, contract negotiations, supplier accountability, supplier business reviews, and supplier issue remediation and de-escalation
Experience with the P2P end to end value chain and understanding how purchasing fits into the overall value chain
Occasional travel may be required
Must follow Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and complete required annual or job-specific training
Working knowledge of Bank policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other applicable regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly
Performance-based incentive compensation may be available