AGENCY PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity seeks an Agency Procurement Officer to direct and manage the agency's contract and procurement portfolio, including IGA oversight and contract lifecycles. The role requires strong project management and negotiation skills.

You will speak for the Director to internal and external stakeholders, supervise staff, and shape strategic sourcing. A four-year degree and four years purchasing/contract experience are required; SAP/ERP experience is

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in business management or a related field.
• Four years of progressive administrative experience with experience in purchasing and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience with state contracting or procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the agency's contract and procurement portfolio under supervision.
• Oversee procurements and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) and contract lifecycles.
• Represent the agency to internal/external stakeholders and negotiate contracts.
• Supervise staff and develop strategic sourcing strategies for agency procurements.
• Perform duties with a focus on efficiency, accountability and governance.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Contract management

Public sector knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Requisition ID: 58743
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $11,525 - $12,050 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 1011 S 2nd St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking a skilled, motivated person to direct and manage the agency's contract and procurement portfolio. This position will also manage medium- to large non-competitive and competitive procurements, Intergovernmental Agreements, direct the Office of Strategic Sourcing, represent the agency to internal and external stakeholders, and speak on behalf of the Director when needed. The Agency Procurement Officer (SPSA Opt 1) is a critical player in DCEO operations and ensures programs have access to the 3rd-party resources needed to achieve the agency mission. We invite qualified applicants committed to efficiency, good stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and strong project management skills to apply.

Essential Functions

• Subject to administrative approval, under the direction of the Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Deputy Director of the DCEO Office of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, serves as the Agency Procurement Officer overseeing Procurements, Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)s, and Contract Management lifecycles. Functions include; Planning, directing, implementing and administering all DCEO procurements that are subject to the Illinois Procurement Code and IGA’s that meet DCEOs operational needs.
• Serves as official agency spokesperson and lead contact on behalf of the Director and the department to all internal and external entities including the Governor’s Office, CPO, SPO, the legislature, the Office of Management and Budget, vendors, contractors, public, private and federal officials on agency-specific procurement issues, independently possessing substantial authority to negotiate and bind the agency to contractual agreements and operational agreements for agency-specific contractual procurements deferring to the Director on issues of potentially substantial impact.
• Independently and through subordinate staff, oversees evaluating proposals received from vendors, negotiating with vendors and vendor selection.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Develops strategic sourcing strategies for agency-specific procurements.
• Administers activities of DCEO Office of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement staff, both independently and through subordinate purchasing personnel.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in business management or a related field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience with experience in purchasing and contract lifecycle management in a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers five (5) years' experience with state contracting or procurement management.
• Prefers two (2) years' experience coordinating the development of Intergovernmental Agreements.
• Prefers three (3) years' working knowledge of the state Procurement Code, BidBuy or other electronic purchasing systems.
• Prefers two (2) years’ experience in contract creation.
• Prefers two (2) years' experience supervising professional subordinate staff.
• Prefers one (1) year experience working in SAP/ERP.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to createequitableeconomic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Statement of Economic Interest:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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