Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist; Procurement & Contract Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 09/21/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/05/2026

Agency: Secretary of State

Salary Range: $6,318 - $9,705

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist (Procurement & Contract Specialist
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In-state hybrid remote work is available for this position with supervisor approval. See definition and requirements of remote work for the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office:
Remote work with the Secretary of State’s Office

$6,318 - $9,705 /per month Non-PERS Rate

$6,696 - $10,286 /per month PERS Rate

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.

This is accomplished in part by, but not limited to:

• 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.

For explicit duties, please request a copy of the position description from HR.SOSgon.gov

Your application must demonstrate education and/or experience in the following:

Five years procurement and contract experience related to the position such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.

OR

A bachelor’s degree
* and two years of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

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Qualifications:

• 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.

* All applicants using their education to meet the position requirements must submit a copy of all transcripts no later than interview to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include name, coursework and indicate that a degree was obtained. On-line transcripts are acceptable for application. A copy of official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

As the most competitive candidate, your application will demonstrate the following requested skills and experience:

• 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…