Senior Procurement & Contracts Leader — Hybrid Remote

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal days

Disability benefits

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Oregon Department of Human Services seeks a Contract Administrator to review and monitor contracts for compliance, conduct large procurements, and perform market research to inform requirements. The role also includes training staff on the eProcurement system and procedures.

The position requires knowledge of Oregon procurement statutes, leadership in handling complex procurements, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Five years procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• OR a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional-level procurement and contract experience.
• OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess the DAS Contract Administration Training Certification and Oregon Procurement Basic Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon’s Public Procurement Statutes and Rules.
• Experience with large IT project procurements.
• Experience using electronic purchasing systems and contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration Review and monitor contracts for compliance with schedule, deliverables and budget.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve problems to ensure timely correction of contract compliance issues.
• Procurement: interpret and apply federal/state procurement laws and agency rules.
• Conducts and oversees large, complex procurements of goods and services.
• Perform market research and collaborate with partners to create requirements.
• Design and conduct training on eProcurement system, contracts, and procurement procedures.
• Provide training and coaching for team members.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oregon Department of Human Services seeks a Contract Administrator to review and monitor contracts for compliance, conduct large procurements, and perform market research to inform requirements. The role also includes training staff on the eProcurement system and procedures.

The position requires knowledge of Oregon procurement statutes, leadership in handling complex procurements, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.