Strategic Procurement & Contracts Leader (Hybrid)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly balance—hybrid work

Comprehensive employee benefits

Pension plan & deferred compensation

Employee recognition program

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The State of Oregon, Secretary of State office in Salem, is seeking a Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist to administer the full procurement lifecycle for agency contracts. The role requires expert knowledge of procurement laws, large project experience, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

The position offers in-state hybrid remote work with supervisor approval, competitive monthly salary, and opportunities to lead complex procurements and training across teams.

Qualifications

• Requires excellence in written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience planning, negotiating, procuring, administering and closing procurement lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon Public Procurement Statutes and Rules; experience with high-value procurements.

Responsibilities

• Administer full scope of complex procurement activities from concept to close.
• Review contracts for compliance with schedule, deliverables and budget.
• Interpret federal and state procurement laws, rules and regulations for the agency.
• Conduct large, complex, high-visibility procurements of goods and services.
• Provide training on eProcurement system, contracts, and policies.

Skills

Communication

Procurement lifecycle

Negotiation

Organization

Leadership

Attention to detail

Professional writing

IT procurement experience

Oregon procurement laws

CPPB/CPPO preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Oregon, Secretary of State office in Salem, is seeking a Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist to administer the full procurement lifecycle for agency contracts. The role requires expert knowledge of procurement laws, large project experience, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

The position offers in-state hybrid remote work with supervisor approval, competitive monthly salary, and opportunities to lead complex procurements and training across teams.