Procurement Officer – Prairie Research Institute
Prairie Research Institute
Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching,
and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by
creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing
critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge.
Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value
it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through
their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of
the Illinois community.
The Prairie
Research Institute (PRI), a research and service
institute of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign centrally located
between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, houses five large scientific
surveys covering a wide range of expertise including biology, water resources,
climate, geology, sustainable technology, and archaeology. PRI’s mission is to provide objective,
integrated scientific research and service that allow citizens and
decision-makers to make choices that ensure sustainable economic development,
enduring environmental quality, and cultural resource preservation for the
people, businesses, and governments of Illinois. Learn more
at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.
We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA
or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in
the future. Candidates must be authorized
to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship.
Job Summary
Independently perform purchasing functions including research, review, approval, and denial for purchasing requests made for up to one-thousand PRI employees for a variety of products and services, and advise PRI staff on the purchase of such items utilizing an internal purchasing tool to manage their workload.
Duties & Responsibilities
Additional Physical Demands
The work of this position takes place in an office setting. The work is sedentary and involves remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time working at a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, and using repetitive hand motions.
Minimum 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0308 – Procurement Officer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The
minimum starting salary for the position is $45,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Benefits: The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of
benefits https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits, including paid leave https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave and holidays https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on January 5, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Megan Weeks, [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1021893
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
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