Procurement Specialist

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Procurement Specialist responsible for evaluating and procuring services and supplies for Chicago Housing Authority. Ensures compliance with policy and procedural requirements within the organization.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researching, evaluating and procuring services, supplies and equipment based on price, service, quality, and warranty
Determine and implement the appropriate method of procurement to secure the requested service, commodity or supplies
Assist staff in developing scopes and specifications and prepare solicitations including Invitation for Bid, (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Oversee the soliciting of bids and proposal evaluation process
Prepare and process purchase orders, review requesting department documentation for accuracy and completeness and verify vendor information
Determine the most responsive and responsible vendor that meets selection criteria based on selected procurement method
Conduct and coordinate team meetings and facilitate pre-bid and pre-proposals meetings, bid openings, and evaluation committee meetings with departments
Perform vendor sourcing to support competitive procurement practices
Research sources of supply and analyze the market based upon the requested commodity and or service and submit procurement recommendation to CHA management
Resolve disputes between suppliers and user department regarding service, cost, and delivery
Prepare appropriate correspondences to suppliers relating to inquiries and procurement issues
Perform procurement outreach activities and participate in vendor fairs communicating Chicago Housing Authority's procurement process
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of assigned contract files and various report documentation for accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related work experience
Minimum of three (3) years procurement experience, or a minimum of five (5) years equivalent work experience in various areas such as construction, professional services, and supply commodities
Knowledge and understanding of procurement methods, principles and terminology
Require effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse staff of managerial and professional employees
Proficient in analyzing and evaluating data
Strong organization, problem solving and analytical skills
Competent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general math aptitude to perform statistical calculations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement methodsvendor sourcingdata analysisstatistical calculationspreparation of solicitationsbid evaluationpurchase order processingmarket analysiscontract managementproblem solving

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsteam facilitationconflict resolutionattention to detailcollaborationadaptability