NW Natural
Procurement Manager, IT & Cybersecurity (Category Lead)
🇺🇸Portland, Oregon, United StatesRemote available2 days ago
$110K – $157KSeniorFull Time
Procurement Manager, IT & Cybersecurity (Category Lead)
Non-Union Position
Supply Chain Staff; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT
Posting # 5435
About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
At NW Natural, we are transforming Procurement into a strategic business partner that improves outcomes across the enterprise, through smarter sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and disciplined spend management. We focus on measurable value: lower total cost of ownership, reduced risk, stronger service performance, and faster delivery for the business.
As Procurement Manager, IT & Cybersecurity, you will lead a team of buyers and serve as the category leader for technology spend; software/SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, professional services, and cybersecurity. You will own category strategies and multi-year roadmaps, drive spend visibility and governance, and lead enterprise-level negotiations for complex agreements. Success in this role requires the ability to influence senior leaders across IT, Security, Finance, Legal, and business functions while delivering savings, risk reduction, and supplier performance improvements aligned to NW Natural’s priorities.
Team Leadership
Sourcing & Category Management
Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
Vendor Relationship Management
Project Procurement Expertise
Financial Acumen
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
Digital Procurement Tools
Stakeholder Collaboration
Key Competencies
Qualifications:
What we offer:
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Base salary range: $110,250.00 - $157,100.00 per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Manager, 15.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline: 5/26/26
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
