Chief Procurement Officer – Business Operations Manager 2

Oregon Department of Human Services

Oversee procurement program and lead strategic initiatives for the Oregon Secretary of State's office. Driving continuous improvements and managing staff performance in a hybrid environment.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $7,960 - $12,925 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

In this role you will oversee and administer the Agency’s procurement program, provide leadership and implement procurement strategic plans, drive continuous improvements through managing procurement metrics, and lead procurement training initiatives.
Program Administration: Leading the Agency’s procurement program and staff to ensure compliance with public procurement laws, rules and policies. Working in collaboration with Business Services Division (BSD) Director to create vision, strategic plans, policies, and Agency specific procurement rules and procedures. Overseeing all procurement activities and administering procurement processes from initiation through contract close out, ensuring appropriate procurement strategies are utilized to mitigate the Agency's risk. Ensuring standards are met and quality control, including maintaining updated procedures, templates, and forms. Monitoring procurement performance metrics and leading continuous improvement efforts. Leading contract dispute resolution between the Agency, vendors and consultants.
Management and Supervision: Managing the daily operations of the Procurement staff. Planning, assigning and reviewing work, establishing goals and assessing performance through completion of written performance evaluations. Responding timely to personnel issues and complaints and working in collaboration with Human Resources. Fostering an environment that motivates, encourages and promotes staff development. Identifying training needs and professional development opportunities for staff. Developing, coaching and building skill sets to ensure employees are engaged and have the necessary training to be successful. Collaborating with the Human Resources Division to ensure successful recruitment, interviewing, selection and retention strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least two years experience must include direct supervision and management over staff which included authority to: Hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them, or to adjust their grievances, or to effectively recommend such action(s).
Knowledge and experience engaging and motivating professional-level procurement team members through effective communication, listening, and inclusion.
Excellent customer service and communication skills in supporting a diverse customer base (e.g. management, employees, etc.).
Ability to lead and advise with ethical integrity and professional responsibility.
Management experience which includes creating staff development plans and effectively administering progressive discipline, when necessary.
Ability to effectively promote and maintain an inclusive, diverse and discrimination/harassment-free workplace.
Ability to provide consistent and stable leadership and management organizational change through transparent planning and communication.
Preference may be given to applicants who have work experience with the State of Oregon, have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Law, and/or that currently hold a professional procurement certification (e.g. CPPB, CPPO, OPBC).
Knowledge of Oregon’s Public Procurement Statutes and Rules and experience conducting/advising on procurement transactions exceeding $150,000.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Family Friendly Work Life Balance (paid time off, 12 holidays, 3 personal days, short and long term disability benefits)
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family (comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, child care flexible spending account, employee assistance program)
Celebrate Uniqueness: Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are critical to developing a talented, high-performing workforce and are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all of our employees can thrive and reach their full potential. We strive to maintain a culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce that closely mirrors the residents of our community. We learn from and respect the cultures in which we operate and value the uniqueness of individual talents, experiences and ideas.
Invest in Your Future: (Pension plan, deferred comp, short and long term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care)
Be Appreciated (employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work)

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement program administrationprocurement metrics managementcontract dispute resolutionstaff development plansprogressive discipline administrationprocurement strategiesprocurement transactions managementcompliance with public procurement lawsperformance evaluationrisk mitigation

Soft Skills

leadershipeffective communicationstaff motivationcustomer serviceethical integrityprofessional responsibilityinclusivity promotionorganizational change managementcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

CPPBCPPOOPBC