Chief Procurement Officer presso Oregon

Initial Posting Date:

10/29/2025

Application Deadline:

11/16/2025

Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$10,311 - $15,964

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Chief Procurement Officer

Job Description:

Chief Procurement Officer

Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

Salary: $10,311 – $15,964 per month (PERS qualifying salary range reflects an additional 6.95%)

Are you a strategic, service-driven leader with a passion for public procurement?

Are you experienced transforming processes to meet the needs of today’s customers with a strong commitment to equity? Are you a proactive leader with a clear vision and collaborative approach—someone who values curiosity, authenticity, and customer service? If so, you may be the next Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Oregon.

In this role, you will lead the transformation of Oregon’s enterprise procurement system, oversee statewide professional training and certification, and shape how state agencies purchase goods and services to deliver greater value for Oregonians.

Your leadership will directly influence:

• Statewide procurement policy and best practices

• The state’s procurement equity initiative

• Oregon’s eProcurement system and modernization efforts

• Training and certification for the statewide procurement workforce

You will also serve as a trusted advisor to government officials—balancing innovation, accountability, and service delivery in every decision.

Due to the nature of this position, you may be required to report to the Salem office on short notice. Our preference is that you live within one hour of Salem. Relocation assistance may be available.

View the entire job description here.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of management experience; OR

• Four years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Demonstrated experience leading customer focused public procurement initiatives.

• Leading modernization and business transformation efforts in a public sector environment.

Desired Attributes:

We’re seeking a visionary leader who brings both strategic insight and a deep commitment to public service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following desired attributes.

• Customer-focused. Demonstrated success in leading customer-focused public service transformations, with a proven ability to embed a service-oriented mindset that consistently exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.

• Inclusive and equity-driven leadership. Proven track record of fostering a culture of inclusion, listening, and responsiveness, resulting in fair, transparent and high-quality solutions aligned with organizational mission and values.

• Simplify complex systems. Proven ability to simplify complex public sector systems and regulatory frameworks, translating them into clear, intuitive, and user-friendly processes that improve accessibility and compliance.

• Human-centered innovator. Proven ability to apply user experience principles to simplify complex systems, improve usability, and deliver seamless, accessible services across diverse user groups.

How to Apply

Ready to lead with purpose? We’d love to hear from you!

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Important Application Requirements: Attach both a current resume and cover letter These documents are your chance to shine! Tell us about your experience, strengths, and what makes you a great add to our agency. Be sure your materials clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed in the posting. Upload your resume and cover letter in the “Resume/Cover Letter” field of the online application.

Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume may not be reviewed.

Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):

• Application deadline: November 16

• Application review: Week of November 17

• First-round interviews (virtual): December 1

• Second-round interviews (virtual): December 5

• Staff Open House (virtual): December 10

• Final meeting with Agency Director (in-person): December 10

• Anticipated start date: January 5

Why DAS?

At DAS, innovation and service excellence start with our people. We support one another as professionals and as individuals, fostering a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diversity fuels creativity and better decision-making—and we deeply value the unique strengths and perspectives every team member contributes.

Our benefits include: 

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. 

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service. 

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being. 

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner. 

• Scheduled COLAs: 2.5% in Feb 2026 and 4% in Jan 2027.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Additional Details

• This recruitment is for one, full-time, executive service Procurement Administrator 2 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• DAS does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Contact Information

Please contact me for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.

• Recruiter: Cassie Graham

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.

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