Proc Coord Sm Proc Spec

divh2Procurement Coordinator and Small Procurement Specialist/h2pAt IHDA we strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity, recognition and inclusion. IHDA is committed to hiring and investing in individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds to ensure a range of perspectives and experiences inform and guide our work of financing affordable housing in the state of Illinois./ppThe Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is one of the Nations preeminent Housing Finance Agencies and one of the States ten largest financial institutions. Our mission is to finance the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the state. IHDA oversees more than 20 federal and state programs on behalf of the state of Illinois and serves as one of the states primary resources for housing policy and program administration. For over 50 years, IHDA has led the state in financing and supporting affordable housing./ppThe Procurement Coordinator and Small Procurement Specialist will provide administrative support to the Assistant Director, Procurement and Supplier Management (APO), any Assistant Agency Procurement Officer (AAPO) and process various small procurements./ppEssential Functions:/pulliMaintains various procurement tracking reports./liliAssists the APO with Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) reporting./liliAssists the APO with external and internal audit requests./liliProvides administrative support to the APO and AAPOs, as needed./liliProcess small procurements and some statewide master contract procurements for all departments from procurement request intake through contract execution./liliResponsible for new supplier set-up and supplier change management requests in Oracle./liliResponsible for processing office supply orders for all departments./liliHandles inquiries of highly sensitive and confidential nature. Directs matters to appropriate individuals for action and follow-up as needed./liliAssists the APO in drafting internal policies and procedures for the procurement division of the legal department./liliPerform other duties as assigned./li/ulpEducation and Experience Requirements:/pulliHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent/liliAssociates or Bachelors degree preferred./liliThree to five years of relevant experience required./liliTwo (2) years of full-time work experience in procurement/purchasing within the past five (5) years is preferred./liliExperience in government sector work is preferred./liliExhibits a very strong and finely tuned attention to detail, especially in reviewing and producing communications to internal and external audiences./liliExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills./liliAbility to effectively communicate and work with all levels of constituents, while operating in a fast-paced environment./liliAbility to work both independently and as a team member./liliAbility to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines, and display excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner./liliProficiency in spelling, grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and business mathematics./liliA great can-do attitude./liliDiscretion when dealing with highly sensitive information./liliAbility to produce neat, legible handwriting./liliProficient computer skills in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint./li/ulpPhysical Requirements: Alternating between sitting, standing, and walking. Ascending and descending stairs. Crouching and stooping. Pushing and pulling. Reaching overhead or below. Repetitive task movements (filing, keyboarding, copying). Lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 10 -15 pounds./ppWhat we Offer:/pulliPaid time off, plus paid holidays/liliCurrently in a hybrid work arrangement, but candidates must reside in Illinois at time of hire/liliMedical/dental/vision/life insurance plans/liliShort/long term disability/liliTuition reimbursement/liliFlex spending/lili401K plan immediate vesting/liliIHDA employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs/liliSalary range: $60,088.93 - $75,111.16/li/ulpMust be a resident of Illinois or willing to relocate. Flexible scheduling is available, upon completion of a six-month probationary period./p/div

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