Procurement Manager

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in Lincoln, NE, seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee a major unit within the Office of Procurement and Grants. Lead diverse procurement activities, ensure compliance, and provide direction to a professional team at a statewide scale.

The role focuses on strategic oversight of solicitations, contract development, and interagency coordination to support DHHS operations and public service goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field and six years procurement experience.
• Two years leading and/or supervising professional level procurement teams. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Certifications including CPPB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and provide technical guidance to assigned Procurement Contracts Officers.
• Assign, prioritize, balance, and monitor team workload to ensure procurement actions are completed accurately and timely.
• Review solicitations, amendments, renewals, award documents, and related records for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead competitive procurement activities, including RFPs, RFIs, and contract finalization.
• Serve as a procurement SME for DHHS program areas on procurement processes and policies.
• Coordinate with program staff, legal, agencies, vendors to resolve procurement questions and support compliant actions.
• Provide updates and reports to OPG leadership.
• Assist with development and implementation of procurement procedures and training materials.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field

Master's degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

Job description

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$32.845
Job Posting
JR2026-00028311 Procurement Manager (Open)
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Job Description
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for public service and strategic operations? Do you want to make a statewide impact for Nebraskans?
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Operations is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee and coordinate a major unit within the agency. In this leadership role within the Office of Procurement and Grants (OPG), you will provide administrative direction for complex, diverse, and multifunctional programs that are critical to DHHS operations and have a direct impact across Nebraska.
If you\'re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives, apply today!
Examples of Work
The Procurement Manager Job Duties Include

• Supervise, train, coach, and provide technical guidance to assigned Procurement Contracts Officers.
• Assign, prioritize, balance, and monitor team workload to ensure procurement actions are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review solicitations, exception requests, amendments, renewals, award documents, contract documents, procurement forms, and related records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Lead and oversee competitive procurement activities, including RFPs, RFQuals, RFIs, active bidding, evaluation processes, award activities, and contract finalization.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert for DHHS program areas regarding competitive procurement processes, solicitation development, exception requests, amendments, renewals, contract development, procurement systems, and related policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with DHHS program staff, legal services, state and federal agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve procurement questions, clarify requirements, and support compliant procurement actions.
• Provide related updates and reports to OPG leadership.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and implementation of procurement procedures, templates, guides, training materials, standard work processes, and process improvements.

Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field AND six years procurement experience with at least two years of experience in leading and/or supervising professional level procurement teams. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Master\'s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or relevant field of study and progressive supervisory, management, and leadership experience. 10+ years of experience in local, state, federal, major university system or private sector procurement field.
Certifications including CPPB preferred.
Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.