Senior State Procurement Officer

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Ethics Commission in Illinois seeks a meticulous State Purchasing Officer to regulate state agency procurements and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The SPO oversees procurement activities and advances a five-year career ladder toward higher roles.

The position offers advancement from Procurement Specialist to State Purchasing Officer II, with a hybrid in-office schedule and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and speech.
• Ability to identify issues, review information, and evaluate options.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement processes to ensure legal and ethical compliance.
• Regulate procurements for assigned agencies, boards, or commissions.
• Participate in a five-year career ladder toward senior procurement roles.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPPB/CPPO or CPSM/CPSD/APSM certification

ERP system experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Executive Ethics Commission in Illinois seeks a meticulous State Purchasing Officer to regulate state agency procurements and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The SPO oversees procurement activities and advances a five-year career ladder toward higher roles.

The position offers advancement from Procurement Specialist to State Purchasing Officer II, with a hybrid in-office schedule and a competitive salary range.