When you work for Multnomah County, you make a positive impact on your community. Join a diverse, dynamic workforce committed to serving everyone who lives, works or does business in Multnomah County. Our goal is to create a more vibrant, equitable and inclusive community.
Who We Are:
The Department of County Assets (DCA) manages technology, facilities, vehicles, and records. We provide Countywide services and support behind the scenes to ensure our programs can serve the residents effectively. DCA's Procurement and Contracting Administrative Hub provides County-wide strategy, policy, and processes related to all Technology and Facilities-related procurements and contracts. In addition, the Administrative Hub provides similar procurement and contracting services to meet the general and administrative needs of DCA, Elected Officials, and the Non-Department units.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic, forward-thinking procurement manager, with a proven track record in developing and negotiating contracts. You have in-depth knowledge of Information Technology and an understanding of the complexities and risks related to emerging technology solutions. With your collaborative approach, you will be able to quickly build rapport with team members in order to provide effective guidance and strategic direction.
Your Next Challenge:
As the IT Procurement and Contracting Manager, you will be tasked with administering County-wide programs and activities in support of all IT-related procurement and contracting needs. Your effective communication skills and technical knowledge will be crucial in developing and executing complex contract negotiation strategies and managing vendor performance. You will lead a team of nine (9) professional staff members in providing expertise surrounding procurement and contracting best practices and operational excellence.
In this role, areas of focus will include:
IT Procurement and Contract Oversight:
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Direct, advise, and perform negotiations for a high volume of confidential and complex legal agreements related to IT and other commercial contracts.
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Maintain and improve procurement and contracting processes, policies, and tools.
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Establish contract content to address topics such as intellectual property rights and infringement, confidentiality, acceptance criteria, and data protection.
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Identify areas of concern, including risks associated with changing/emerging technology and applicable laws and/or industry standards; assisting in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
Program Management, Staff Development, and Administration:
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Determine policies, program priorities, and utilization of resources to carry out goals and objectives.
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Recruit, lead, coach, and evaluate the contract and procurement team members to achieve personal and organizational excellence.
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Develop and oversee processes and procedures of work activities, projects, programs, and workflow.
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Implement automation improvements and methods for improving and sustaining quality customer service.
In-Depth Knowledge and Understanding of Information Technology:
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Understand and research a vast array of technology solutions including: software as a service, hosting, on-premise software, data centers, telecommunications, networks, mass storage arrays, disaster recovery, application development methods and life cycles, call and problem management, and technology security.
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Assess and determine methods of selecting, and content and structure for contracting, for IT solutions to meet technology requirements.
You would do great in this role if you have the following competencies and skills:
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Building Relationships: Implements innovative and creative approaches that gain others’ cooperation and builds effective strategic alliances.
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Managing Cross Culturally: Models self-awareness and seeks to enhance an inclusive workplace that recognizes and maximizes the talents of each individual.
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Problem Solving: Reviews and implements solutions for effectiveness and demonstrates the principles of continuous improvement.
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Customer Driven Process Improvement: Thinks alternatively to meet customers’ diverse needs and strives to meet/exceed their expectations.
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Participative Leadership: Creates a collaborative framework that encourages the sharing of ideas and information and involves team members in decision-making.
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Customer Service: Routinely seeks information to better understand customers’ needs and requests while providing proactive and timely feedback and follow up.
To Qualify
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:
Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience which includes:
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Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in IT industry procurement and contracting, negotiation, and development.
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Minimum of three (3) years experience in a lead or supervisory role and/or experience coaching a team.
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A bachelor's degree (in lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of qualifying training and/or experience).
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Screening and Evaluation
The Application Packet:
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A completed online application.
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A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and the number of employees under your supervision.
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A cover letter detailing how your experience and training qualifies you for this role, addresses why you are interested in this position, and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to those shown in the Overview, Essential Job Duties and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored to determine your eligibility for an interview.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
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Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include a scored panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
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Reference check: All finalists must pass a thorough reference check.
Additional Information:
This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.
Type of Position: This salaried management position is not eligible for overtime.
Location: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position is currently eligible for “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) or a hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the County cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging
Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.