Contract Specialist

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at

Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received.

- This position is temporary through June 30,

Under the direction of Procurement management, develops written specifications for Invitations to Bid Formal Solicitation Documents and writes standard contracts or agreements utilizing models or templates. Organizes and implements the timely procurement of a broad spectrum of goods and services to serve the students and staff of the college campuses. Extensive personal contacts are required with college staff and representatives of commercial firms. Highly developed communication skills are required to negotiate and consult with vendors and managers, and to comprehend technical language, confer, analyze and write in an objective, logical manner. Incumbent is expected to function independently in accordance with college and state statutory requirements, subject to supervisory direction and review.What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

​See the classification description for additional information: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• AA degree in Business/Accounting with course work in purchasing, inventory management, government procurement or business retail management (Note: Experience performing the duties described above may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.)

• Two years experience in purchasing or buying in either a public institution or a position which includes procurement of a wide variety of goods and services, and procurement contract preparation/negotiation

Success Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in goods and service-related contracting, purchasing

• Experience working within an ERP system (ie. Workday, Banner, SAP)

• Knowledge of cooperative contracts

• Knowledge of Procurement practices, systems, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279a-c and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 137

• Knowledge of complex formal solicitation processes

• Strong attention to detail

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Position GradeClassified 22 (A)Employment TypeFull timeTotal Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:

- Comprehensive benefit package

- Oregon PERS contribution

- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program

- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions

- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events

- Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events

- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement

o   Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)

o   1 day of sick leave per month

o   12 paid holidays

o   PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

o   24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at  Please email  if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Salary placement for Classified positions at PCC is based on relevant professional experience, as well as internal equity.  This position is Classified Grade 22.  Initial placement is typically in the first two steps of the range: $64,734 and $66,678 per year.  Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214

• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at if you have questions

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