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$ 5703 - 8170
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Central Management Services
Class Title:BUYER 05900
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5703/monthly; Full Range $5703 $8170/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
****** A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS POSITION******
Posting Requisition #46116
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of Central Management Services Bureau of Strategic Sourcing (BOSS) is seeking to hire a Buyer. This professional level position has the ability to positively affect the daily work conducted by numerous State employees around the State of Illinois by ensuring that necessary contracts that meet the needs of agencies and units of local government are available. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented a dynamic leader who will help expand the Bureaus contract catalog in the Equipment and Commodities Portfolio. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under the direction of the Sourcing Specialist performs professional tasks such as administering the initial development of solicitation specifications and evaluation of purchases in the Equipment and Commodities portfolio.
- Executes procedures necessary to process solicitations in the current eProcurment system.
- Prepares correspondence management reports memoranda and various documents regarding status of requisition purchase orders and complaints.
- Survey agency users regarding master contracts and evaluates vendor performance.
- Responds to a variety of inquiries or requests from vendors and agencies that are received via telephone written correspondence in person the internet or intranet which are related to areas of responsibility.
- 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 years of college preferably with major courses in public or business administration.
- Requires two years of professional experience in centralized procurement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefers two 2 years of professional experience in a Buyers role where the acquisition of supplies or services is the primary responsibility in accordance with established policies and procedures for a public or business organization.
- Prefers two 2 years of professional experience creating managing negotiating and executing Invitations for Bid (IFB)
- Prefers two 2 years of professional experience working with procurement systems including but not limited to BidBuy Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Illinois Procurement Gateway or comparable systems etc.
- Prefers a Certified Professional Procurement Buyer (CPPB) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) Certification.
- Prefers one 1 year of experience working with a Business Enterprise Program (BEP).
- Prefers a bachelors degree or higher.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires the completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or lastminute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Per Executive Order 201807 requires engagement with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support for the goals of the BEP program and the Fair Contracting Task Force when applicable.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- This position requires the ability to use agency supplied material/equipment (i.e. mobile phone laptop etc..
- Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employees should be aware that if offered nonState employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act 5 ILCS 420/4A et seq. requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509 Fines and Penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
ABOUT THE AGENCY
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the States more than 60 agencies universities boards and commissions to deliver efficient reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agencys mission is to support the State by delivering innovative responsive and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Work Location: 300 W Jefferson St Springfield IL
Agency Contact: Mahalia Davis
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Fiscal Finance & Procurement
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS
As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
10 25 days of paid vacation time annually 10 days for first year of state employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
3 paid personal business days per year.
1314 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pretax programs Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: this opportunity appeals to you please apply today!
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the2web homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on 2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
REVOLVING DOOR
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately aftering ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
