DOC Sourcing Supervisor

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Sourcing Supervisor to lead procurement operations, overseeing competitive solicitations, contract development, and awards for diverse services from food to maintenance.

The role supervises staff, coordinates reporting for equity programs, and serves as a liaison with oversight authorities and facility personnel. Hybrid schedule; in-office presence 3–5 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in a related field.
• Three years of progressive administrative procurement experience.
• Experience with competitive solicitations, contract development, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Leads sourcing activities under the Illinois Procurement Code and directs competitive solicitations.
• Supervises procurement staff and manages contract development, awards, and amendments.
• Coordinates reporting for Small Business Set-Aside and equity programs.
• Acts as liaison with oversight authorities and facility staff.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Sourcing

Vendor management

Public sector procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management, economics, or public administration

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Job Requisition ID: 58545
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 09/24/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary Range: $9,000 - $11,000 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: Springfield - 1000 E Converse Ave
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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Position overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Sourcing Supervisor to help lead procurement operations for the Department. The work centers on competitively sourcing the services that keep the state’s correctional facilities running, from food service and medical equipment to maintenance, vehicles, and professional services, under the standards and timelines set by the Illinois Procurement Code. The successful candidate will supervise procurement staff and direct the development, solicitation, evaluation, and award of complex contracts, including the preparation of Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Requests for Quotes and the administration of contract amendments, renewals, and extensions. This position also coordinates reporting for the Small Business Set-Aside, Commission on Equity and Inclusion, and Veteran’s Business programs and serves as the Department’s liaison with oversight authorities and facility staff. Well qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Department’s Sourcing Supervisor, leading the Department’s sourcing function under the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) and the direction of the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPO-GS)
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Directs the development, execution, and award of competitive solicitations in compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, Procurement Rules, and CPO-GS procedures
• Leads strategic sourcing initiatives for the Department to optimize procurement outcomes
• Acts as primary Sourcing Unit liaison and represents the unit in cross-functional and inter-agency forums
• Plans, develops, and delivers training and professional development for the Sourcing Unit and agency personnel
• Oversees procurement integrity, ethics, and compliance with solicitations and awards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably in the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business, finance, management, economics, or public administration
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or purchasing, including competitive solicitations, contract development, and vendor management in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or purchasing, including competitive solicitations, contract development, and vendor management in a public or business organization
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional supervisory experience leading public sector procurement, sourcing, or contract management staff
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional procurement experience in a complex, highly regulated operating environment such as corrections, healthcare, public safety, or another 24/7 operational agency
• Prefers professional certification as a Certified