Initial Posting Date:

05/15/2026

Application Deadline:

05/31/2026

Agency:

Secretary of State

Salary Range:

$7,960 - $12,925

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Chief Procurement Officer (Business Operations Manager 2)

Job Description:

LOCATION: Salem, OR

In-state hybrid remote work may be 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.

SALARY:

$7,960 - $12,925/per month Non-PERS

$8,436 - $13,700/per month PERS

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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

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

TO QUALIFY:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background