Strategic Procurement Specialist (Oracle & Sourcing)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking a buying professional to coordinate procurement activities, develop RFPs/ITBs/RFQs, review bids, and support contract negotiations under Illinois statutes and college policies.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, optimize purchasing processes, maintain Oracle Purchasing integrations, and work with departments and vendors to ensure compliant, efficient procurement operations across the college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Five years’ experience in purchasing, shipping/receiving, and basic accounting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Shows sound judgement and effective decision-making in a procurement context.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities with departments, vendors, and consultants.
• Develop RFPs, ITBs, RFQs, and other procurement documents; review bids for compliance.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure adherence to laws and policies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, evaluate supplier performance, and optimize costs.
• Maintain procurement records, reports, and coordination with Oracle system.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Contract negotiations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Vendor management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Oracle Purchasing

Job description

Harper College is seeking a buying professional to coordinate procurement activities, develop RFPs/ITBs/RFQs, review bids, and support contract negotiations under Illinois statutes and college policies.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, optimize purchasing processes, maintain Oracle Purchasing integrations, and work with departments and vendors to ensure compliant, efficient procurement operations across the college.