Strategic IT Procurement Specialist

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT); Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to plan, execute, and evaluate purchases within the assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and policy. You will provide guidance to management, end users, and vendors and process requisitions, bids, and purchase orders through the State's electronic procurement system.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package and work in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in business or public administration.
• One year of administrative experience in procurement, contracting, or related area.
• Experience with state procurement methods and FOIA/audit support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Procurement Specialist for DoIT, planning, executing, and evaluating purchases.
• Process requisitions, bids, and purchase orders in the State e-procurement system.
• Advise management and end users on procurement specifications and documentation.
• Monitor transactions and collaborate with vendors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Support FOIA requests, annual reports, and audit-related activities.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

FOIA

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

Electronic procurement system

Job description

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to plan, execute, and evaluate purchases within the assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and policy. You will provide guidance to management, end users, and vendors and process requisitions, bids, and purchase orders through the State's electronic procurement system.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package and work in a collaborative,