Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer (Salem)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Military leave 21 days

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Oregon Savings Growth Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The State of Oregon, Department of Corrections, seeks a Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer in Salem to support the Pharmacy Special Programs Manager and ensure accurate pharmaceutical purchasing and reporting.

Role emphasizes record keeping, invoice auditing, and inter-team communication within the Pharmacy Special Programs team. AFSCME representation applies, with potential PERS benefits where eligible.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical-support experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support.
• Associates degree or higher will substitute for the experience.
• A one-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.
• ACE 340B certification required; if not held, must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmacy Special Programs Manager and work with the Pharmacy Special Programs Specialist to ensure smooth program operations.
• Establish methods to ensure accurate pharmaceutical purchasing and record keeping.
• Audit invoices, track split billing accumulations, and prepare routine reports.
• Communicate with team members and stakeholders about statistics and routine reports.

Skills

Inventory Management

Ordering

Contract management

HRSA 340B regulations knowledge

Education

ACE 340B certification

Associates degree or higher

Certificate in supply chain/logistics/procurement

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/28/2026

Application Deadline: 09/07/2026

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $4,989 - $6,578

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer (Salem)

Job Description

Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer (Salem)

Central Administration (CTRS) - Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job - Your Role

The purpose of this job is to provide support to the Pharmacy Special Programs Manager and work with the Pharmacy Special Programs Specialist to ensure seamless operation of the program's various projects. This will be accomplished by establishing methods to ensure accurate pharmaceutical purchasing, record keeping, auditing invoices, tracking split billing accumulations, and communicating with team members and stakeholders about statistics and routine reports.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of clerical-support experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support.

OR

Associates degree or higher will substitute for the experience.

OR

A one-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Preference will be given to those with pharmacy experience.

A current A.C.E. 340B certification is required for this position. Preference will be given to those with a current A.C.E. 340B certification. If you do not have this certification, you will be required to obtain this within 6 months of hire.

Requested Skills

• Inventory Management
• Ordering
• Contract management
• Familiar with Federal HRSA regulations regarding 340B

Working Conditions

The position may require occasional in‑state travel, including overnight stays, for meetings or stakeholder engagement. Presentations to internal groups may also be required, so as to provide training and direction on appropriate acquisition, storage and communication of pharmaceuticals acquired by the agency. This position has occasional contact with AICs in the institutional setting. Sitting or standing for long periods of time may be necessary.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti‑racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non‑PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long‑term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process - What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note - if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Reference Number: Req-205930