Procurement Officer

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Procurement Officer for the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs in Lincoln, NE. This role handles the purchase of highly technical, large-volume items and oversees requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor communications.

The position involves contract negotiations, bid evaluations, and ensuring compliance with state procurement policies. The incumbent will supervise the Procurement Specialist and collaborate with Legal, Facility Supply, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years procurement experience required; education substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of state purchasing regulations, procedures, and contracts.
• Strong vendor evaluation, bid analysis, and writing bid specifications.

Responsibilities

• Receiving requisitions and preparing purchase orders; contacting vendors for product information.
• Assisting with contract negotiation and bid awards; reviewing vendor quotations.
• Preparing specifications for bidding, RFI, RFP and related procurement documents.
• Managing the purchase process from PO creation to payment packaging; ensuring policy compliance.
• Supervising the Procurement Specialist and coordinating with Legal, Facility Supply, and Finance teams.

Education

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

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.775

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029402 Procurement Officer (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-21-2026

Job 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/Qualifications

Minimum 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 Abilities

Knowledge 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.

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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.

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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.