Procurement and Contracts Specialist 2

Do you have experience procuring goods and services from market research to contract execution? The Oregon Lottery is looking for (1) Procurement and Contracts Specialist II to join the team in a remote capacity.

Did you know the Oregon Lottery is a leader in the gaming industry and an important contributor of revenue for the state's schools, economic development, parks, watershed restoration, veteran's programs, and outdoor schools?

About the Role

You will report to the Manager, Procurement and Contracts and will procure products and moderately complex services for internal customers. The scope of categories related to this role includes: trade services, interagency agreements, software license agreements and similar goods and services.

You will perform market research, develop quotes or solicitations, negotiate terms and conditions, and executes contracts using existing templates with standard terms and conditions. You will also participate in process improvement activities, apply policies, and assist with contract administration post contract execution.

You Will:

• Apply Lottery Management Core Values and Expectations in performing daily activities. Ensure conduct embodies the principles of fairness, integrity, security, and honesty. Support and integrate into your work the Lottery's commitment to:

• Responsible Gambling

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Culture of Safety

• Handle quotes, order creation, price negotiations and order tracking

• Conduct market research and assesses market conditions to obtain best value of supplies, products or services

• Review purchase requests and counsel Lottery customers on selecting a sourcing method

• Manage the process to procure goods and moderately complex services for internal Lottery customers including:

• Draft solicitation and contract documents

• Evaluate contracts terms to mitigate performance risk

• Lead vendor solicitation conferences

• Assess requests for change or clarification and issue addenda or clarification

• Manage contractor selection process

• Negotiate contract terms and requirements

• Perform administration and execution of purchases under awarded price agreements

• Maintain records according to state records retention schedule

• Collaborate with other state and public agencies to enter into cooperative procurement contracts and agreements.

• Communicate with Department of Justice to address procurement and contract issues

• Provide system administrator responsibilities for contract management system

• Mentor and trains entry-level procurement staff

• Assist vendors and Lottery customers understand Lottery contracting processes and opportunities including resolving conflicts between parties

• Perform procurement process oversight, tracking, implementation and administration

• Help with contract administration

• Represent Lottery at vendor trade shows

Minimum Qualifications

As an employee, you will enjoy:

Work/life balance

• Vacation Leave: 10 hours per month, with increased accruals every 5 years

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month

• Personal Business Leave: 24 hours per year

• 11 Holidays per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits with low monthly premiums

• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death, long-term care, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - retirement program includes defined benefit (pension) and defined contribution (retirement savings)

• Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b) deferred compensation plan that provides additional savings for retirement; post tax, pre-tax options available