Statewide Competitive Procurement Administrator

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Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/Monthly;
Full Range $8,281 - $12,223

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

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; develops the Department’s annual BEP compliance plan and report; 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. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong accounting skills. We invite you to join…