Chief Procurement Officer for General Services | Ellen H. Daley
"My purpose is to be, in my action, just and constitutional; and yet practical, in performing the important duty, with which I am charged..."
- August 7, 1863
Welcome to the Chief Procurement Office for General Services
Each year, State agencies conduct thousands of procurements to obtain the items they require to fulfill their missions. These procurements award billions of dollars to vendors. The Chief Procurement Officer for General Services and her State Purchasing Officers promote public trust by ensuring that all procurements are conducted lawfully and ethically.
CPO-GS Spotlight
Vendor Training Opportunity: Tuesday Afternoon Procurement Series
Looking to do business with the State of Illinois? Join the Chief Procurement Office – General Services every third Tuesday at 2:00 PM CT for the Tuesday Afternoon Procurement Series. These monthly sessions offer practical, focused training to help vendors navigate and succeed in State contracting.
Join us for our first live training on October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Learn More in Vendor Resources.