AGENCY PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Agency Procurement OfficerThe Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking a skilled, motivated person to direct and manage the agency's contract and procurement portfolio. This position will also manage medium- to large non-competitive and competitive procurements, Intergovernmental Agreements, direct the Office of Strategic Sourcing, represent the agency to internal and external stakeholders, and speak on behalf of the Director when needed. The Agency Procurement Officer (SPSA Opt 1) is a critical player in DCEO operations and ensures programs have access to the 3rd-party resources needed to achieve the agency mission.Essential Functions:Planning, directing, implementing and administering all DCEO procurements that are subject to the Illinois Procurement Code and IGA's that meet DCEOs operational needs.Serving as official agency spokesperson and lead contact on behalf of the Director and the department to all internal and external entities including the Governor's Office, CPO, SPO, the legislature, the Office of Management and Budget, vendors, contractors, public, private and federal officials on agency-specific procurement issues, independently possessing substantial authority to negotiate and bind the agency to contractual agreements and operational agreements for agency-specific contractual procurements deferring to the Director on issues of potentially substantial impact.Overseeing evaluating proposals received from vendors, negotiating with vendors and vendor selection.Developing strategic sourcing strategies for agency-specific procurements.Administering activities of DCEO Office of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement staff, both independently and through subordinate purchasing personnel.Minimum Qualifications:Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in business management or a related field.Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience with experience in purchasing and contract lifecycle management in a public or private organization.About the Agency:The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois.

By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.