Employment Opportunities

Senior Contract Buyer

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Department Manager, Purchasing, responsible for conducting large dollar and complex procurements which may include major construction projects, rolling stock, technology systems and professional services. Negotiates contract terms and performs price/cost analyses. Evaluates and edits requisitions, specifications and statements of work in cooperation with the end users,determines contract type, develops bid solicitation documents,determines responsiveness, establishes bidder lists, conducts public bid openings, tabulates bids and chairs proposal evaluation teams, prepares Board recommendation summaries, resolves contractual issues and is the point of contact for vendors and requisitioners alike during the procurement process. Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:
Qualified candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible purchasing/contracting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business, or its equivalent. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required. Proficiency in personal computer, word processing, spreadsheets and database packages is also required. Government procurement/contracting experience preferred. Qualified candidate must have a good work history.

This position is subject to the provisions set forth in 5 ILCS 430/5-45(c) of the State Officials and Employee Ethics Acts.