Procurement Manager

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services (DHHS) Division of Operations is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee a major unit within the Office of Procurement and Grants in Lincoln. This role provides administrative direction for complex programs with statewide impact across Nebraska.

You will supervise procurement staff, coordinate with legal, program staff, vendors, and state/federal agencies to ensure compliant procurement actions, and lead process improvements and reporting to OPG

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 supervision.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or relevant field and 10+ years of procurement leadership experience; CPPB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and provide technical guidance to Procurement Contracts Officers.
• Assign, prioritize, balance, and monitor team workload to ensure timely, compliant procurement actions.
• Review solicitations, amendments, renewals, and contract documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead competitive procurement activities, including RFPs, RFQuals, RFIs, bidding, evaluation, and awards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Procurement knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Procurement software

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.

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.

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.