Procurement & Contract Specialist Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Government

Position: Procurement & Contract Specialist 1
Salary Range:

$4,519 - $6,900

Position Title:

Procurement & Contract Specialist 1

Position Type:

Employee

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

This position is part of the OLCC Financial and Procurement Division. As part of OLCC’s centralized purchasing team this position provides non-alcohol purchasing and contracting services for OLCC.

What’s in it for you:

Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! to learn about State of Oregon benefits.
Pension and retirement programs
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

About this opportunity:

This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters for the agency will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by approximately mid 2027.
After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule, however weekly in-office work may be required.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.

Here’s what you will do:

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 the contract terms and conditions by understanding and applying procurement principles, ethics, laws, policies, and guidelines used by the State of Oregon and must be able to analyze and apply them as appropriate.
Lead pre-bid conferences; clarify contract issues with bidders or potential contractors.
Review procurement requests for completion and accuracy; determine appropriate procurement method to use.
Write and administer bids or proposals, and recommend or make quotation awards.
Review contracts and agreements for compliance with requirements, regulations and specifications.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is required to meet the demands of this job.

Please contact OLCC.Human Resourcesgon.gov if you would like a copy of the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years’ paraprofessional or technical-level experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support.

A bachelor’s degree will substitute for the experience.
A one-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred

Skills:

Demonstrated ability in maintaining accurate contractor records, databases, and dispatch information to…