Procurement Manager

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill the pivotal role of Procurement Manager. As the agency's Designated Procurement Officer (DPO), you will play a crucial role in providing procurement leadership and strategic advice to our Chief Financial Officer and agency leadership.

In this role, you will oversee and manage all procurement processes in accordance with state laws and administrative rules, while staying abreast of federal and state policies that impact our programs. Your responsibilities will include leading, managing, and directing the day-to-day operations of our procurement functions, including personnel and priorities.

We're looking for candidates with proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and purchasing and contracting software applications. Excellent reporting, presenting, and communication skills are a must, along with a deep understanding of State of Oregon procurement laws, rules, and requirements. Additionally, we value individuals who can apply an Equity Lens to all aspects of their work, demonstrate strategic thinking and organizational skills, and exhibit proficiency in risk assessment and contract negotiation.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of our agency, apply now to join our team as our Procurement Manager!

Duties of the position:

• Procurement Administration Management
• Contract and Procurement Development
• Supervising and Developing Procurement Unit

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please send an email to OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a flexible remote work schedule, and you will be required to come into the office as needed. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time.

• We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
• Starting Salary Expectations New to State Government: $75,084.00 yearly to $86,928.00 yearly; based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity (should you have significant years of experience performing this work, starting salary may be higher).
• Position Salary Range: up to $124,200.00 Annual Salary.
• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Upon PERS eligibility, employees will receive a 6.95% increase to their base salary and will pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS. 
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Tentative Interview Schedule:

• 1st Round Interviews scheduled for April 5, 2024 (virtual interview)
• 2nd Round Interviews scheduled for April 12, 2024 (possibly in-person interview)

ABOUT OYA

At OYA, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words on a page. To meet our mission and live our values as an agency, DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence, develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone, especially people of color, those who identify as LGBTQ+, or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development, with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences, with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!  People of color, women, and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

What We Are Looking For:

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR
• two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below as part of final scoring to advance those that qualify to the interview portion.

• Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and purchasing and contracting software applications 
• Excellent reporting, presenting and communication skills
• Understanding of State of Oregon procurement laws, rules and requirements
• Ability to apply an Equity Lens to all elements of daily work
• Strategic thinking and organizational skills
• Proven risk assessment and contract negotiation