JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Department of Procurement Services
Number of Positions: 2
(Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)
Annual Starting Salary: $89,112
Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 6-4-26 until 11:59pm CDT on6-18-26.
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
· Responsible for coordinating and enforcing the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI) processes for operating departments.
· 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., professional services, commodities, work services, materials, equipment).
· 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.
· Evaluates vendor bids, and solicitation of bids/RFPs/RFQs for the responsiveness to contract specifications (e.g., cost, qualifications).
· Prepares documentation for advertisement and solicitation of bids from prospective vendors in designated newspapers and periodicals.
· Calculates bid tabulations and makes recommendations for selection.
· Facilitates and participates in evaluation committees review of submitted proposals and schedules and facilitates pre-bid and post-bid conferences.
· Participates in and facilitates evaluation committees to review submitted proposals in response to RFPs and RFQs including contract negotiation with selected vendors.
· Prepares addendum for revision or clarifications to the solicitation of bids/RFP/RFQs.
· Evaluates vendor proposals for the responsiveness of bids/RFP/RFQs solicitation documents.
· Reviews and approves contract modifications and prepares addendums in order to notify prospective bidders of changes.
· Schedules and facilitate pre-bid and post-bid conferences to review contract scope and to respond to participant questions.
· Reviews contract modifications and amendments to verify allowable contract changes.
· Maintains copies of contract documentation and forwards for imaging and record keeping purposes.
· Job requires travel to O’Hare International Airport
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: (City Hall) 121 N. Lasalle, Suite #806, Midway or O’Hare International Airport
Chicago, IL.
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Eight (8) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts management and/or procurement of supplies, equipment or services
OR
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus six (6) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts management and/or procurement of supplies, equipment or services
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts management and/or procurement of supplies, equipment or services
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher, plus three (3) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts management and/or procurement of supplies, equipment or services
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.
Educational & Employment Verification:
Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Desired Skills:
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https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
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https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practicesclick here.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor