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Procurement Specialist/Conference Planner (Consultant #787)

Duties

Reporting to the Director, assists with various procurement activities; performs duties related to coordinating the agency conference/travel activities.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Attends and assists at bid openings.
  • Assists in the completion of administrative reviews of proposals.
  • Assists with sole source procurements, small purchases, and formal solicitations as needed.
  • Contacts outside vendors to locate and secure meeting space and rooming blocks for agency functions.
  • Negotiates and monitors vendor contracts.
  • Maintains conference/workshop contract files. 
  • Assist with agency contract obligations.
  • Maintains contract and procurement files.
  • Maintains electronic file of scanned contracts.
  • Updates and maintains the contract tracking system.
  • Tracks and files required insurance certificates, mandatory contractor trainings, and multi-year certifications.
  • Tracks receipt of post-performance reviews. 
  • In coordination with the agency's Records Management Coordinator, serves as department liaison for records management. 
  • Participates in department, center, and agency training and/or cross-functional teams as designated by management.
  • Assists with obligations.
  • Assists with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and veterans' compliance and spend and compliance.
  • Assists in creating board reports.
  • Assists with education purchasing program.
  • Assists with expenditure review scheduling and preparation. 
  • Assists with other required agency reporting. 
  • Serves as obligations back up as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, or, a High School Diploma with a combination of four years of education, training, or experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • One year of experience (in addition to education requirements) in contract processing, procurement, or other business related field. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Bid Buy, the State's e-Procurement system.
  • Knowledge of State of Illinois Procurement.
  • Knowledge of conference planning.

Salary/Benefits

Location: Springfield
Union: IFSOE
Department: Procurement Services
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $49,716 - $60,719
Full Salary Range: $49,716 - $78,141
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=1209. nterested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.

Email Address

careers-spr@isbe.net

Job Posting Date

11/13/2026

Start Date

N/A

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