SR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Chicago, IL, United States
**Description:**
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Procurement Specialist
Department of Procurement Services
**Salary: $86,520**
**Number of Positions: 11**
**(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)**
Under general supervision, the class is assigned to the Department of Procurement Services responsible for coordinating and enforcing the city's Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) procurement processes for operating departments, and performs related duties as required.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
· Reviews and clarifies detailed specifications submitted by operating departments to ensure completeness and compliance with the city's procurement standards for the purchase of goods and services (e.g., commodities, work services, professional services)
· Reviews checklists completed by staff in user departments and completes designated portions for the Department of Procurement Services
· Verifies the validity of supplemental documentation and attaches to contract packages for further review and approval
· Advises and provides technical assistance to staff in operating departments on the city's procurement processes and procedures
· Prepares documentation for the advertisement and solicitation of bids from prospective vendors in designated newspapers and periodicals
· Evaluates vendor bids for the responsiveness to contract specifications (e.g., cost, qualifications)
· Calculates bid tabulations and make recommendations for the selection of the lowest bidder, as required
· Reviews and approves contract modifications and prepares addendums in order to notify prospective bidders of changes
· Schedules and facilitates pre-bid and post-bid conferences to review contract scope and to respond to participant questions
· Participates in and facilitates evaluation committees to review submitted proposals in response to RFPs and RFQs and to interview potential vendors
· Maintains copies of contract documentation and forwards for imaging and recordkeeping purposes
_NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class._
**Location:**
**City Hall-** 121 N. LaSalle, O'Hare Airport or Midway Airport
**Days:**
**Monday-Friday**
**Hours:**
**8:30am-4:30pm**
**Qualifications:**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus five years of work experience in the procurement of supplies, equipment or services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
**Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:**
+ Previous experience preparing, drafting, or reviewing Request for Proposals/Request for Qualifications, Professional Service contracting.
+ Previous experience overseeing selection committees or processes
+ Previous project management experience
+ Previous experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as Oracle or an equivalent system
**SELECTION REQUIREMENTS**
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
**NOTE:**
To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience.
**You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties.**
(If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.)
If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position.
There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.
**NOTE:**
You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.
You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
**ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.**
**The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.**
**City of Chicago**
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
**Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 06/20/2024**
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