Senior Sourcing & Contract Leader (Hybrid)

University of Illinois System; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Illinois System seeks a highly skilled Sourcing and Contract Coordinator to lead complex negotiations for professional services, provide guidance on procurement issues, and ensure compliance with university regulations. The role involves supporting system offices, coordinating with counsel and risk teams, and delivering training materials.

The Senior level expands responsibilities with mentorship, advanced contract administration, and strategic contracting opportunities, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. A Master's may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in complex contract negotiations and procurement for professional services.
• Provides guidance to peers and System offices on procurement and contracting issues.
• Interprets and applies State and University procurement regulations and rules.
• Handles procurement of complex projects and evaluates responses to major solicitations (RFP/IFBs).
• Acts as liaison with University Counsel, Risk Management, contractors, and management.
• Develops and delivers training on procurement and contracting topics.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Procurement guidance

RFP/IFBs evaluation

Training & presentations

Staff supervision

Vendors coordination

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Two years professional experience

Tools

iBuy/Contracts+

MS Office

Jaggaer

Job description

University of Illinois System seeks a highly skilled Sourcing and Contract Coordinator to lead complex negotiations for professional services, provide guidance on procurement issues, and ensure compliance with university regulations. The role involves supporting system offices, coordinating with counsel and risk teams, and delivering training materials.

The Senior level expands responsibilities with mentorship, advanced contract administration, and strategic contracting opportunities, including