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The Executive I position serves as a sourcing specialist for master and government cooperative purchasing agreements. This individual will process cooperative procurement utilization for the agency, provide technical assistance on category guidance on master contracts and cooperative agreements, and coordinate compliance, documentation, and reporting for master contract and cooperative procurement activity. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

• Under direction of the Sourcing Supervisor, serves as a sourcing specialist for master and government cooperative purchasing agreements.


• Processes cooperative procurement utilization for the Illinois Department of Corrections.


• Provides technical assistance on category guidance on master contracts and cooperative agreements.


• Coordinates compliance, documentation, and reporting for master contract and cooperative procurement activity.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with coursework in business or public administration.


• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.


• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience processing public sector procurements.


• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience developing master contracts, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, blanket purchase agreements, or comparable multi-release procurement methods.


• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience drafting solicitations or specifications for multi-release procurement methods.


• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience supporting compliance documentation, audit response, or records management for procurement files.

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.


• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.


• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.


• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.


• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: See below

8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett

Email: Jamie.L.Barrett@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.