Procurement & Operations Manager

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

8d•$90,444 - $139,884•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Justice is hiring a Procurement & Operations Manager (Business Operations Manager 2) in its Administrative Services Division. The position provides leadership across facilities, procurement, contracting, property administration, and operational compliance. The Operations Section supports statewide legal and programmatic functions through facilities management, procurement and contracting, fleet and property oversight, mail and publications services, and operational compliance. After training is complete, the position may offer a hybrid schedule requiring at least one day in the office and allowing up to four days of remote work. The manager leads staff and oversees employee development, training, performance management, staffing decisions, and disciplinary actions. The role evaluates operations and implements process or technology improvements, sets priorities and goals, and contributes to division strategies, policies, and procedures. As DOJ’s primary procurement and contracting authority, the manager oversees purchasing and major procurement efforts, ensures compliance with applicable state laws and rules, and implements statewide procurement updates. The position also leads facility planning and coordinates facility needs with DOJ programs, the Department of Administrative Services, and external partners. It develops physical security policies and facility project budgets, advises leadership on facilities, and prepares facility budget recommendations for the biennial Agency Request Budget. The manager serves as DOJ’s liaison to DAS Risk Management and oversees property insurance coordination, tort claim activities, and the annual Risk Report. Managers are expected to understand and advance the agency’s affirmative action goals, value individual and cultural differences, and treat staff, colleagues, customers, stakeholders, and partners with dignity and respect. This is permanent, full-time employment in Salem, Oregon.

Requirements

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Attach a resume and a cover letter describing how experience aligns with the required and desired attributes.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience applying public-sector procurement statutes, procurement rules, and contracting best practices.
Background in facilities planning, lease negotiation, or multi-site facilities operations in a government or regulated environment.
Ability to analyze operational systems, identify risks and vulnerabilities, and implement data-informed improvements.
Ability to lead teams, coach employees, and promote accountability and effectiveness.
Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and partnership-building skills.
Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-division initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and support staff across purchasing, facilities, property and fleet, publications, space planning, contracts, and mail services.
Oversee employee development, training, performance management, staffing decisions, and disciplinary actions.
Evaluate operational functions and recommend and implement process and technology improvements to enhance service delivery.
Set priorities and goals and contribute to division strategies, policies, and procedures as part of the Administrative Services management team.
Serve as DOJ’s primary procurement and contracting authority, interpreting statutes, rules, and policy requirements.
Oversee agency purchasing and major procurement efforts, including needs assessments and development of service specifications.
Ensure procurement activities comply with state laws, DAS rules, and DOJ policies.
Implement statewide procurement updates and participate in monthly Designated Procurement Officer meetings.
Lead long- and short-term facility planning, including acquisitions, remodeling projects, and lease evaluations.
Coordinate facility needs and changes with DOJ programs, DAS, and external partners.
Develop physical security policies and facility project budgets, and advise leadership on facility matters.
Prepare facility budget recommendations for the biennial Agency Request Budget.
Serve as DOJ’s liaison to DAS Risk Management.
Oversee property insurance coordination, tort claim activities, and completion of the annual Risk Report.
Understand and advance the agency’s affirmative action goals and objectives and foster a respectful, inclusive work environment.