Agency Procurement Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Government
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Management
Job Requisition : 52619
Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Agency: Department of Early Childhood
Class
Title:
SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $10,417 - $11,250 per month ($125,004 - $135,000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
*** This position is Exempt from Jurisdiction B of the Illinois Personnel Code under provision of paragraph 4d(3)***
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking to hire an Agency Procurement Officer (APO). The APO is responsible for acting as the policy-formulating administrator of the Department's Procurement Office. This role involves planning, directing, implementing, and managing the procurement process for supplies, services, and construction. The APO ensures compliance with state and agency procurement policies, prepares solicitations, evaluates bids, and oversees the entire procurement process, including contract management and dispute resolution.
Apply today to join a team committed to making Illinois the best place in the nation to raise a family!
Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Why Work for Illinois?Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
EssentialFunctions
- Serves as the Agency Procurement Officer (APO) for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), acting authoritatively as policy formulating administrator of the Department's Procurement Office in planning, directing, implementing, and administering all Department-specific procurement functions which consist of an annual procurable spend portfolio.
- Serves as the official IDEC liaison, on behalf of the CFO, to all internal and external entities including the Chief Procurement Office-General Services (CPO-GS), the Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), Procurement Policy Board (PPB), Commission on the Equity and Inclusion (CEI), Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), Illinois State Board of Elections (BOE), vendors, contractors, public, private, state, and federal officials on IDEC-specific procurement issues, independently possessing authority to negotiate and bind IDEC to contractual agreements and operational agreements for specific contractual procurements deferring to the CFO on issues of potentially substantial impact.
- Independently oversees evaluation of proposals received from vendors, negotiating with vendors, and is ultimately responsible for vendor selection.
- Develops strategic sourcing strategies for IDEC-specific procurements.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Drafts and submits annual and semi-annual reports…
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