Academic Wage-Salaried : Procurement Contracts Officer

Academic Wage : Procurement Contracts Officer

Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management is seeking a salaried Academic Wage : Procurement Contracts Officer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position is anticipated to last until December 31, 2026. The Procurement Contracts Officer (PCO) is part of the Procurement team that guides, facilitates, advises, and collaborates with units across the organization to help them navigate policies and processes of purchasing routine to complex goods and services that follow the rules while also meeting high visibility, elevated importance, and unique and non-standard needs. A successful PCO demonstrates the following skills :

• Be resourceful and results oriented, with demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Stay abreast of modern procurement and contracting best practices and industry standards.
• Demonstrate technical writing skills applied to solicitations and contracts.
• Have an understanding of the elements of a contract and the ability to apply them when developing contracts.
• Have the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across a wide and diverse stakeholder group.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Be articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to prioritize workload and proactively manage expectations in relation to agreed-upon deliverables, even when faced with competing priorities.
• Have thorough knowledge of how rules, policy and law apply to procurements and contracts.
• Know all applicable statutory obligations, plans and actions to ensure compliance.
• Be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Have the ability to work with current technologies supporting procurement and contracting responsibilities.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers, and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty, and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools, and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

Locations : Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic, and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains, and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking, and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events, and performances.

Total Rewards Package : Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

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Key Responsibilities :

What You Will Need :

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have :

Working Conditions / Work Schedule :

Pay Method : Salary

Pay Period : 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date : Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range : $66,316- $115,962

Link to Position Description : https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 173972

Posting Detail Information :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents : 1) A resume / CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers as part of the application process.