Procurement Officer

State-of-Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Procurement Officer to manage the purchase of high-cost items for multiple offices in Lincoln, NE.

You will handle requisitions, vendor communications, bid documents, and ensure compliance with state policies; supervision of a Procurement Specialist and collaboration with Legal, Facility Supply, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field.
• Three years of procurement related experience; education can substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with government purchasing regulations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Receive requisitions and prepare purchase orders.
• Contact vendors for product information and quotes.
• Assist with contract negotiation and bid awards.
• Review vendor quotations for conformance to specifications.
• Prepare bidding documents and procurement paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement policies.
• Supervise Procurement Specialist and coordinate with Legal, Facility Supply, and Finance teams.

Skills

Procurement policy knowledge

Bid/tender evaluation

Vendor relations/negotiation

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/procurement or related field

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Veterans Affairs - Agency 28Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$27.775Job Posting:JR2026-00029402 Procurement Officer (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-21-2026Job Description:Another exciting new opportunity at the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs! This position is housed in-office at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, NE.The Procurement Officer is responsible for the purchase of highly technical, large volume and high-cost items for the multiple offices and facilities of NDVA which includes:-Receiving requisitions and preparing purchase orders; contacting vendors and sales representatives for product information.-Assisting with contract negotiation and preparation and bid awards.-Reviewing vendor quotations to determine conformance to specifications.-Preparing requisitions or evaluating requisitions for completeness or appropriateness.-Preparing specifications for bidding, requests for information, requests for proposals and related documents for the procurement of services.-Taking responsibility for the purchase process, including creating purchase orders, confirming order, and packaging information for payment.-This position ensures compliance with state procurement policies and procedures.-This position supervises the Procurement Specialist and works closely with the Legal team, Facility Supply teams, and Finance team.Requirements/QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field AND three years procurement related experience. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: State purchasing regulations, methods, procedures, and business practices to make purchases involving specialized requirements; solicitation or purchasing methods; price analysis techniques; various procurement clauses; post award procedures.Skill in: analyzing descriptions that have unique aspects and many critical characteristics; maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external entities; researching and evaluating products, services, productivity and processes; writing bid specifications/service contracts; evaluating bids.Ability to: communicate effectively; work independently and prioritize work assignments; develop and enforce purchasing procedures, regulations, and statutes.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.