Buyer II

This role is a key part of ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services. The Buyer II supports project delivery by coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and adhering to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services to support project and operational needs.
• Apply procurement concepts, principles, and practices to ensure timely task completion and successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships that support quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Understand the role of procurement in overall project delivery and how it integrates with other project functions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Perform assignments in accordance with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and compliance requirements applicable to the assigned group or commodity.
• Support bidding, contracting, and source selection activities, particularly for projects with specific regulatory or client requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and align procurement strategies.
• Perform other procurement and purchasing duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or buyer role.
• Demonstrated experience performing purchasing and planning activities for materials, equipment, and services.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement concepts, principles, and practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple procurement tasks and support project delivery processes.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management and expectations.
• Ability to work within established procurement policies and procedures.
• Degree or equivalent education and experience in a relevant field (such as business, engineering, or related discipline).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or another applicable major is preferred; relevant procurement experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with federal procurement (e.g., FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements) is a plus.
• Experience with state or local contracting, bidding, and source selection practices is beneficial.
• Analytical skills to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing, and contract terms.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple procurement activities and deadlines.
• Presentation skills to communicate procurement strategies, recommendations, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Background in procurement, purchasing, buyer purchasing, or planning activities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office-based environment focused on supporting project and operational procurement needs. The position involves regular collaboration with project teams and internal stakeholders, using standard office technologies and tools to manage procurement activities, documentation, and communication.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.25/hr. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Omaha, NE.