Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Procurement Officer

Oregon Department of Administrative Services

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid)

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

Application Deadline: 11/16/2025

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.