Procurement Officer Specialist

Company:  Southern Illinois University
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 21/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $3,391.00 Monthly
Location : On Campus
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 202300058
Department: Procurement Services-SIUC
Opening Date: 10/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Variable
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
Description
Employees at this level are experienced buyers who may perform complicated and highly specialized purchasing functions, serve as the lead worker, and/or assist the head of a purchasing program in the operation and management of the program. They work under direction from a designated supervisor in a purchasing office.
Examples of Duties
performs purchasing activities for complex products and services; assists user departments in preparing specifications, prepares and solicits quotations, bids and requests for proposals, makes awards, and inspects and/or monitors the testing of delivered commodities.
uses enterprise resource planning software to organize/maintain records and/or locate inventory.
develops purchasing analysis and reporting tools, converts vendor/contractor units and quantities to campus units and quantities automatically.
responsible for non-regular product purchasing or unique merchandise.
obtains required administrative and proprietary approvals for purchasing.
supervises and/or oversees the purchasing activities of procurement staff.
prepares contracts such as leases, purchases, and installment purchases for review; administers subsequent changes or revisions to those contracts.
represents procurement in negotiating changes to proposed agreements when they do not conform to legal and/or university requirements.
analyzes requests for extensions or amendments to existing contracts and makes recommendations of approval or alternative solutions to management; participates in planning and negotiating sessions with suppliers and departments.
assists in processing contracts from which the University receives income or provides a concession to suppliers.
investigates complaints from departments and vendors/contractors and problems arising from the procurement of commodities; determines an appropriate action to resolve vendor/contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
serves as an assigned buyer for the procurement of surplus property or other items procured from state and/or federal agencies.
understands market conditions, counsels administrators and employees on general and specific purchasing policies and rules; studies internal purchasing procedures and recommends changes, if necessary.
gathers data and develops reports, as necessary.
assists with reviews, analysis, and participates in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
performs duties of the lower-level in this series as required.
performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below of which one (1) year (12 months) must be actual work experience:
    1. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility
      AND/OR
    2. 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.
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
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Describe your specific work experience performing purchasing activities for complex products and services including completing associated market research and complying with internal/external purchasing policies, rules and regulations involved in purchasing said products.
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Describe your specific work experience in supply chain management using enterprise resource planning software to control inventory, gather data and develop reports for review and analysis regarding the procurement of inventory and/or equipment.
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Describe your specific work experience preparing and processing contracts and contract extensions (i.e. leases, purchase orders, installment purchases, professional service contracts) and administering changes or revisions to contracts based on legal advice.
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Describe your specific work experience negotiation, renegotiation, and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
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