Procurement & Contract Specialist 1
About The Position
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. This position is part of the OLCC Financial and Procurement Division and provides non-alcohol purchasing and contracting services as part of the agency’s centralized purchasing team. The position is based at OLCC’s Milwaukie, Oregon headquarters, which is expected to relocate to Portland by approximately mid-2027. After an initial training period, a flexible hybrid work schedule may be available, though weekly in-office work may be required. The position is represented by the AFSCME union. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The role develops and administers procurement solicitations and contracts, advises program staff on procurement rules, evaluates performance risks, and reviews purchasing requests and agreements for accuracy and compliance. The position may also lead pre-bid conferences and recommend or make quotation awards.
Requirements
- Three years of paraprofessional or technical-level experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the experience.
- A one-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to maintain accurate contractor records, databases, and dispatch information to support agreement awards, compliance efforts, and operational decision-making.
- Experience developing and maintaining tracking systems to monitor compliance activities, agreement status, and contractor performance.
- Experience writing, reviewing, negotiating, and administering legally binding agreements while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience administering, developing, evaluating, and negotiating public or private contracts or agreements.
- Current procurement certification(s).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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 contract terms and conditions, by applying State of Oregon procurement principles, ethics, laws, policies, and guidelines.
- Lead pre-bid conferences and clarify contract issues with bidders or potential contractors.
- Review procurement requests for completion and accuracy and determine the appropriate procurement method.
- Write and administer bids or proposals and recommend or make quotation awards.
- Review contracts and agreements for compliance with requirements, regulations, and specifications.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays per year, personal days, sick time, and vacation accruals.
- Pension and retirement programs.
- Advancement and learning opportunities.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Workplace focused on fairness, equity, and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
