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The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Procurement Officer.  The purpose of this position is to support the Beckman Institute by managing purchasing activities for Ted’s Café and assigned research themes.  This position is responsible for processing purchase requests, managing requisitions and renewals, tracking purchases through payment and maintaining contract records.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Process purchasing requests submitted through the Beckman Purchasing App for Ted’s Café and Beckman research themes, Molecular Science and Engineering (MSE) and Intelligent Systems.  Select the appropriate University purchasing system (iBuy, Emburse, T-Card or P-Card) for each transaction.  Submit requisitions promptly and accurately, ensuring correct CFOP, commodity and account codes, and all required documentation.
  • Manage annual purchasing renewals (~45) for the entire Institute and track progress to confirm timely completion.
  • Monitor and track all purchases from purchase order to vendor payment, ensuring completion and providing support in resolving any issues throughout the process.
  • Advise requestors when a contract is required; enter contract requests into Contracts+ with complete information and proper routing.
  • Maintain and track Beckman contracts, coordinating with relevant units on expirations and renewals.
  • Resolve purchase order and invoicing issues by communicating with vendors, requestors, University Purchasing & Contracts Management Office, Card Services and University Payables.
  • Regularly review open purchase orders and collaborate with requestors and the Beckman Business Office to resolve issues and close orders, particularly at fiscal year-end.
  • Generate ad hoc purchasing and contract reports as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below of which six (6) months must be actual work experience:
    1. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer Assistant level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility.

AND/OR

  1. College credit for course work in any field
    1. 30 semester hours equals six (6) months
    2. 60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
    3. 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
    4. 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s Degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
    5. Master’s Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
  • Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
  • Knowledge of laws, the Illinois Procurement Code, government regulations, executive orders, knowledge of State of Illinois and State University Procurement procedures, and state and federal laws as they pertain to purchasing. 
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.  This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of moving people or goods by air, rail, sea or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
  • Knowledge of materials related to procurement, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Skill in negotiation and facilitation.
  • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze and solve work-related problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0308 – Procurement Officer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes.  The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000/year.  Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements and budget constraints.

 

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

 

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit  the SUCSS web site at  https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 29, 2025.  Apply for this position by visiting https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15396?c=illinois&sq=1033150 and using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting.  In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through http://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.  If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.  For further information about this specific position, please contact jobs@beckman.illinois.edu.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.  Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. 

 

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.  Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, or religion.  Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at (217) 333-0885 or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.