Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

STATEWIDE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR

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Category: Full Time

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Statewide Competitive Procurement Administrator. Under general supervision, this position will oversee the statewide procurement processes for competitive procurements by the Department; analyzes Department policies relative to purchasing; drafts, sets BEP goals, posts, evaluates, manages, and monitors competitive solicitations for the Department; drafts, posts, and manages contracts, contract amendments, and contract renewal documents, as well as Sole Source and State Use solicitations and contracts; serves as secondary approver for the APO in the state’s e-procurement system; directs daily activities of staff in the Office of Procurement in the absence of the APO; serves as liaison to the CMS BEP Council; monitors contract compliance utilizing the CMS vendor complaint process to document vendor complaints on competitive contracts; responds to auditors regarding procurement related audit findings. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Oversees the statewide procurement processes for competitive procurements by the Department

Serves as secondary approver for the APO in the state's e-procurement system

Serves as liaison to the CMS BEP Council

Monitors contract compliance, utilizing the CMS vendor complaint process to document vendor complaints oncompetitive contracts

Develops and conducts training on purchasing procedures

Responds to auditors regarding procurement related audit findings

Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in business administration, public or private accounting, budgetary planning, auditing, or a financial field.

Of the noted three years of experience, requires that the experience include the drafting of competitive solicitations, the evaluation and management of requests for proposal (RFP’s) and invitations for bids (IFB’s), and the preparation andexecution of contracts, including a minimum of one year of experience conducting procurements in a comprehensive e-procurement system and establishing BEP goals for competitive solicitors.

Prefers 3 years of experience in the drafting of competitive solicitations, the evaluation and management of requests for proposal (RFP's) and invitations for bids (IFB's).

Prefers 1 year of experience conducting procurements in a comprehensive e-procurement system and establishing Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goals for competitive solicitors.

Requires the ability to engage with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support the goals of the BEP program and Fair Contracting Task Force as required, per Executive Order 2018-07.

As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

GI Bill®Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public.