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

Oregon Department of Corrections; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health vision dental

Vacation and holidays

Military leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement program

Savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections seeks a Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer in Salem to support the program’s projects. The role focuses on accurate pharmaceutical purchasing, record keeping, and timely invoicing while coordinating with the team and stakeholders.

AFSCME represented; potential eligibility for PERS benefits. In-state travel may be required; strong attention to data, reporting, and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical-support experience in related field (general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration).
• Associate degree or higher may substitute for the experience.
• One-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Preference given to those with pharmacy experience.
• Current ACE 340B certification required; if not held, must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Pharmacy Special Programs Manager and Pharmacy Special Programs Specialist; ensure accurate pharmaceutical purchasing, record keeping, and auditing invoices.
• Track split billing accumulations and communicate statistics and routine reports to team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Inventory Management

Ordering

Contract management

340B regulations

Education

Associate degree or higher

One-year certificate in supply chain

Job description

Position Title

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

Initial Posting Date

08/28/2026

Application Deadline

09/07/2026

Agency

Department of Corrections

Salary Range

$4,989 - $6,578

Position Type

Employee

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

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.

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.

ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.