Chief Procurement Officer for Capital Development Board (CDB)

Position Overview

The State of Illinois Executive Ethics Commission (EEC) seeks a highly skilled and experienced leader to oversee and authorize procurement activities for the Capital Development Board in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500 et seq.)  and other state procurement laws.

The Executive Ethics Commission appoints the State's Chief Procurement Officers (CPO), subject to Senate confirmation, to independently manage and oversee procurement functions. As one of four CPOs established through legislative action, the Chief Procurement Officer for the Capital Development Board (CPO-CDB) has the crucial responsibility of overseeing all procurements related to construction and construction-related professional services. This role directly impacts the construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and preservation of more than 8,400 state facilities across Illinois.

Responsibilities of the CPO-CDB are as follows

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ensure procurement practices are conducted in an ethical, economically, and efficient manner.
• Appoint State Purchasing Officers to function with delegated procurement authority and supervise that authority.
• Develop procurement rules and procedures in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code and the other applicable laws.
• Communicate with the public, vendors, governmental units, and State officials in public meetings, hearings, and other matters associated with procurement activities.
• Cooperate with the other State CPOs, as necessary, in the development of procedures to ensure uniformity, economy, and efficiency in procurement practices where warranted.
• Ensure coordination of procurement activities with procurement-related initiatives such as diversity, veterans, and green programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with sufficient business-related academic preparation.
• Minimum of ten years of procurement-related experience within the public sector (State, federal, or local).
• Demonstrated eligibility to test with the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), so that certification can be obtained within 12 months of appointment.
• Knowledge of State and/or Federal procurement and procurement-related laws, rules, and procedures.
• Superior organization and managerial skills; a dynamic, collegial, consensus-building leadership style; strong negotiation skills; the ability to adapt and continuously improve the effectiveness of procurement procedures.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in public administration with the State of Illinois government and familiarity with State of Illinois’ procurement operations.
• Prefer a Juris Doctor, master's, or other advanced degree.
• Experience in a senior-level role directing procurement operations and supervising procurement staff.
• Current certification by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council as a Certified Professional Public Buyer or as a Certified Public Procurement Officer.
• Experience in construction or construction-related procurements.

Conditions of Employment

• The Chief Procurement Officer appointment is for a term of five years and is subject to Senate confirmation. The individual will be expected to complete the remainder of the current term, which concludes on June 30, 2025, and is anticipated to be appointed to a new five-year term commencing July 1, 2025.
• Candidate would need to be reappointed to a new five-year term following the end of the current term. 
• The preferred position location is in Springfield, Illinois, but Chicago, Illinois will also be considered as a potential headquarters location.
• By law, the Chief Procurement Officer must be able to receive certification by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council within 12 months of appointment. Prerequisites to test for certification include:

1. 3 years of procurement experience within the previous 10 years. A minimum of 50% of the required years of experience must be in the public sector (remaining experience may be from either the public or private sector).
2. 72 contacts hours of procurement-related coursework/training completed within the previous 10 years.

For detailed information on becoming certified with UPPCC please visit https://www.uppcc.org/Certification

Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $165,375 for the remainder of the current term, which ends 6/30/2024. The salary of the CPO shall be adjusted for the new term subject to appropriation.  This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program with health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. State employees become members of the State Employee’s Retirement System upon employment with the State of Illinois. 

NOTE: This is a non-code position. This position is not subject to collective bargaining and does not require a grade from Central Management Services.