Procurement & Contracts Specialist I - Hybrid

State of Oregon; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is seeking a Procurement & Contract Specialist 1 to join the Financial and Procurement Division in Milwaukie, OR. You will develop specifications, evaluate contracts, lead pre-bid conferences, and write or administer bids and proposals in compliance with state procurement rules.

Flexible hybrid schedule may apply after training, with potential relocation of HQ to Portland by mid-2027.

Qualifications

• Three years of paraprofessional or technical-level experience in contracts, purchasing, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree will substitute for the experience.
• One-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical resource staff to develop specifications, requirements and guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance to program staff by interpreting and clarifying contract and solicitation rules and guidelines.
• Evaluate contracts for potential performance risk.
• Develop bids including the contract terms and conditions by understanding and applying procurement principles, ethics, laws, policies, and guidelines used by the State of Oregon and must be able to analyze and apply them as appropriate.
• Lead pre-bid conferences; clarify contract issues with bidders or potential contractors.
• Review procurement requests for completion and accuracy; determine appropriate procurement method to use.
• Write and administer bids or proposals, and recommend or make quotation awards.
• Review contracts and agreements for compliance with requirements, regulations and specifications.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Bids & proposals

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certificate in supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is seeking a Procurement & Contract Specialist 1 to join the Financial and Procurement Division in Milwaukie, OR. You will develop specifications, evaluate contracts, lead pre-bid conferences, and write or administer bids and proposals in compliance with state procurement rules.

Flexible hybrid schedule may apply after training, with potential relocation of HQ to Portland by mid-2027.