Purchasing Manager
Job in
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62701, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
Lincoln Land Community College, IL
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote Work Availability No
Job Description Summary
Supporting Student Success Through Strategic Purchasing and Operational Excellence at LLCC!
The Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of goods and services, ensuring materials are sourced cost-effectively, delivered on time, and meet quality standards. This role ensures procurement activities align with college policies, regulatory guidelines, and applicable state laws. In addition, the Purchasing Manager supports facility construction projects through project management activities and oversees fixed asset inventory management processes. Through these responsibilities, the position helps the college maintain efficient operations, control expenses, and minimize procurement-related risks.
As a staff member at LLCC, you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and starting with 15 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses.
Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Starting salary is likely to be between $66,342 and $78,163 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Individuals with extensive, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Supervisory experience.
* Purchasing/Procurement experience.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior working knowledge of community college finance, planning and budget management principles, policies and legal requirements, purchasing and inventory management as applied to government institutions.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
* Strong attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.
Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $66,342 and $78,163 per year with an excellent benefits package.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date 07/06/2026 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before July 27, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. Onsite interviews will begin August 5th. Anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2026.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Direct all aspects of college wide procurement process.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty
Manage the preparation and approval of all purchases based upon requisitions and college guidelines.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty
Oversee the college's bidding process including establishing bid opening dates, preparing bid specifications, issuing invitations to bid and conduct public bid openings.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty
Review, organize and evaluate bid responses and make recommendations on the selected bidder in accordance with Board policies and State statutes.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty
Solicit quotations and utilize established governmental agreements to ensure competitive procurement in accordance with established procedures.
Essential Duty? Yes Description of Job Duty
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