Procurement Manager – General Services

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement planning options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependets

Paid holiday/administrative closures

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a procurement leader to oversee complex public procurement activities, including competitive solicitations, contract administration, and compliance with state and university policies.

The role supervises procurement staff, mentors and trains team members, and supports strategic sourcing initiatives while ensuring efficient and customer-focused services.

Qualifications

• Two years (24 months) of work experience in procurement or equivalent responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree credit or higher can count toward experience.
• Need CPPB/CPPO, CPPB, APP, CPM, CPSM or equivalent certifications may satisfy the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for complex public procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with State of Illinois procurement laws and university policies.
• Manage reporting, strategic sourcing initiatives, and stakeholder guidance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-procurement systems

Job description

Job Summary

Provides leadership and oversight for complex public procurement activities, including competitive solicitations, contract administration, procurement operations, and compliance with State of Illinois procurement laws and University policies. Manages required State reporting, supports strategic sourcing initiatives, and serves as a resource to campus stakeholders on procurement matters. Supervises procurement staff through task assignment, mentoring, training, and performance oversight to ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused procurement services.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$60,000 - $70,000 annual

Required Qualifications

Any one or any combination of the following, totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below of which one (1) year (12 months) must be actual work experience:

A. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility

AND/OR

B. College credit for course work in any field
-30 semester hours equals six (6) months-
-60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
-90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
-120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s Degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
-Master Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months)

NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy the above requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or similar credentials.
2. Experience with e-procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Unimarket, Banner, Workday, Jaggaer)
3. Proficient use of Microsoft Office
4. Two (2) or more years of full time (or part-time equivalent) progressively responsible procurement or contracting experience with State of Illinois code.
5. One (1) or more years of full time (or part-time equivalent) supervisory experience.

Work Hours

Core work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about campus in various locations as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

September 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309 and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at 309.