DOC Sourcing Specialist (Emergencies and Small Purchases

DOC Sourcing Specialist (Emergencies and Small Purchases)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview:

The Executive I position serves as a sourcing specialist for emergencies and small purchases. This individual will process small purchases agency-wide, provide technical assistance on emergency procurements and small purchases, and coordinate compliance, documentation, and reporting for emergency and small purchase activity. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized.

Essential Functions:

Under direction of the Sourcing Supervisor, serves as a sourcing specialist for emergencies and small purchases. Processes small purchases agency-wide. Provides technical assistance on emergency procurements and small purchases. Coordinates compliance, documentation, and reporting for emergency and small purchase activity. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration. Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program. Specialized Skills Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefers at least one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience processing public sector procurements. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience utilizing Bid Buy or comparable state, federal, or enterprise procurement system. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience drafting procurement documentation such as solicitations, justifications, or compliance forms.

Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience supporting compliance documentation, audit response, or records management for procurement files. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience providing technical assistance on procurement thresholds, methods, or compliance requirements.

Conditions of Employment:
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:

See below 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off Headquarter

Location:

1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Work County:
Sangamon Agency Contact:
Jamie Barrett Email:
Jamie.

L.Barrett

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.