Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist 3)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

5d • $6,318 - $10,286 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position you will administer the full scope of complex procurement activities, from concept to close, for all contracts and procurement for the Agency. In addition, you will serve as the subject matter expert and technical assistance source for interpretation of Procurement and Contract laws, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Five years procurement and contract experience related to the position such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.
• A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess the DAS Contract Administration Training Certification and Oregon Procurement Basic Certification.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations affecting the purchasing and procedure processes.
• Must be able to use and understand the electronic purchasing systems and contracting regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely to engage with a wide and diverse audience.
• Experience with planning, negotiating, procuring, administering and closing a procurement lifecycle.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization effectively and professionally, and with stakeholders outside the organization.
• Ability to organize work assignments and manage time efficiently.
• Organizational skills - ability to plan work and follow up on task assignments while meeting overlapping deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess leadership qualities (business acumen, good judgement, empathy).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional level writing experience which includes drafting a variety of communications using word processing software, proof reading, and strong typing skill.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take initiative.
• Demonstrated procurement experience with large IT projects.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon’s Public Procurement Statutes and Rules and experience conducting/advising on procurement transactions exceeding $150,000.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and/or Certified Professional Public Officer (CPPO) certification.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor contracts for compliance with schedule, established deliverables and budget.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve problems and challenges to ensure timely correction of contract compliance issues.
• Interpret and apply federal and state procurement and contracting laws and regulations, as well as Agency rules, policies and procedures.
• Conducts and oversees large complex and highly visible and politically sensitive procurements of goods and services.
• Perform market research and collaborate with business partners to create comprehensive requirements.
• Use industry knowledge to assist business partners in developing requirements to satisfy the business needs.
• Design and conduct training on the agency’s eProcurement system, contract, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide training and coaching for new and existing team members.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 12 holidays
• 3 personal days
• short and long term disability benefits
• comprehensive employee benefits
• choice of medical plans
• vision plan
• life insurance
• child care flexible spending account
• employee assistance program
• Pension plan
• deferred comp
• flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• employee recognition events
• agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior