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Procurement Officer (2 positions)

Job No: 513623
Work Type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Procurement Officer (2 positions)

Department: Comptroller's Office

Campus Location: Normal, IL

General Summary

To provide exceptional and efficient client care and vendor support in response to routine purchasing activities and issues for commodities, equipment and contractual services as needed by University departments.

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below of which six (6) months must be actual work experience:

a. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer Assistant level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility ((assist in purchasing functions for a variety of products and services).

AND/OR

b. College credit for course work in any field
-30 semester hours equals six (6) months
-60 semester hours or Associate's Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
-90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
-120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
-Master Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months)

NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy the above requirements.

Desired Qualifications

1. Acute customer service skills.
2. General knowledge of ethical concepts and rules which guide relationships between end user, buyer, and vendor.
3. General knowledge of PCs, normal office support equipment, Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. General knowledge of a computerized accounting and purchasing financial system.
5. Ability to analyze information and situations.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
7. Proper knowledge of telephone etiquette.
8. Ability to work with interruptions and to change priorities as needed.
9. Ability to remain calm and professional in the face of resistance or hostility.
10. Ability to work as part of a team.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

July 2022

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$18.95 - $24.63/hour

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants Section for additional options
Related certifications including CPPB, CPPO, UPPCC, APP, CPM, CPSM, ISM
Certification of Retirement Annuity

PLEASE NOTE:  These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted by the options listed below.

Copies of related certifications including CPPB, CPPO, UPPCC, APP, or CPM may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. If applicable, please attach a copy of the related certification at the time of application to ensure consideration or submit to Human Resources by the options listed below.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline by the options listed below.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

Application Opened: 05/11/2022 06:30 PM CST
Application Closes: 05/26/2022 11:55 PM CST