Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer; Salem

Initial Posting Date: 08/28/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/07/2026

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $4,989 - $6,578

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer (Salem)

Procurement & Contract Assistant, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer (Salem)

Central Administration (CTRS) - Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The purpose of this job is to provide support to the Pharmacy Special Programs Manager and work with the Pharmacy Special Programs Specialist to ensure seamless operation of the program's various projects. This will be accomplished by establishing methods to ensure accurate pharmaceutical purchasing, record keeping, auditing invoices, tracking split billing accumulations, and communicating with team members and stakeholders about statistics and routine reports.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Two years of clerical-support experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support.

OR

Associates degree or higher will substitute for the experience.

OR

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

Preference will be given to those with pharmacy experience.

A current A.C.E. 340B certification is required for this position. Preference will be given to those with a current A.C.E. 340B certification. If you do not have this certification, you will be required to obtain this within 6 months of hire.

• Inventory Management
• Ordering
• Contract management
• Familiar with Federal HRSA regulations regarding 340B

The position may require occasional in‑state travel, including overnight stays, for meetings or stakeholder engagement. Presentations to internal groups may also be required, so as to provide training and direction on appropriate acquisition, storage and communication of pharmaceuticals acquired by the agency. This position has occasional contact with AICs in the institutional setting. Sitting or standing for long periods of time may be necessary.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti‑racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people.

Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

The salary range listed above is for non‑PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Family…