Procurement Officer
nebraska governmentLincoln (NE)
About the role
Procurement Officer (Open) 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.
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.
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