Chief of Purchases

Title: Director of Procurement

Department: Comptroller's Office

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Procurement leads the strategic and operational functions of the procurement office for the University, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services. This role is pivotal in transforming procurement practices to align with University goals, modernizing systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic sourcing.

The Director is responsible for developing and implementing procurement policies, driving process efficiencies, enhancing supplier relationships, and promoting sustainable and ethical purchasing practices. Serving as a key advisor to institutional leadership, the Director brings a forward-thinking, data-driven approach to procurement while ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and internal policies.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life

- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents

- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here:

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$135,000 - $150,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Seven to Ten years of purchasing experience, five years of which were in a supervisory capacity

Preferred Qualifications

1. Procurement experience in public higher education or a state agency.

2. Preferred certifications include: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certificate from the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certificate from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (PBBCC)

Work Hours

General work hours are Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with some evening and weekend hours as the work load requires.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods

2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

October 1, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Contact Information for Applicants

Carlos Garcia,

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .

Permanent