Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Hybrid, Full‑Time)

Oregon Department of Human Services

Salem (OR)

Hybrid

USD 46,000 - 64,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Procurement & Contract Assistant to support purchasing, contracting, and payroll/timekeeping records. You will review contract requests, assist with recruiting in Workday, process hiring forms, and coordinate with accounting on payments, invoicing, and receiving.

Hybrid work is available; occasional travel to Salem office 2–3 days per week may be required.

Qualifications

Two years of clerical-support experience in related fields; associate degree or higher substitutes for experience.
Experience with procurement and contracting processes and procedures.
Experience in purchasing using SPOT Cards or purchase orders.
Strong organizational and time management, attention to detail, accuracy and multitasking skills.
Effective communication over the telephone, in writing, and in person.
Experience in input, update and retrieval of data.

Responsibilities

Purchase standard products and services for Office of Contracts and Procurement.
Maintain personnel records and handle confidential information.
Review and analyze contract requests for detail and clarity.
Collaborate with accounting staff to resolve payment issues.
Coordinate purchasing requests and respond to vendor inquiries.
Provide ODHS-Workday and OregonBuys support and reporting.