Strategic Procurement Lead

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

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.