Procurement Manager

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services – Agency 25
Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $32.845

About the role

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for public service and strategic operations? Do you want to make a statewide impact for Nebraskans? The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Operations is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee and coordinate a major unit within the agency. In this leadership role within the Office of Procurement and Grants (OPG), you will provide administrative direction for complex, diverse, and multifunctional programs that are critical to DHHS operations and have a direct impact across Nebraska. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and provide technical guidance to assigned Procurement Contracts Officers.
• Assign, prioritize, balance, and monitor team workload to ensure procurement actions are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review solicitations, exception requests, amendments, renewals, award documents, contract documents, procurement forms, and related records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Lead and oversee competitive procurement activities, including RFPs, RFQuals, RFIs, active bidding, evaluation processes, award activities, and contract finalization.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert for DHHS program areas regarding competitive procurement processes, solicitation development, exception requests, amendments, renewals, contract development, procurement systems, and related policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with DHHS program staff, legal services, state and federal agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve procurement questions, clarify requirements, and support compliant procurement actions.
• Provide related updates and reports to OPG leadership.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and implementation of procurement procedures, templates, guides, training materials, standard work processes, and process improvements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations, or related field AND six years of procurement experience with at least two years of experience in leading and/or supervising professional-level procurement teams.
• Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or relevant field of study and progressive supervisory, management, and leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience in local, state, federal, major university system, or private-sector procurement.
• Certifications including CPPB preferred.

Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

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. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Professional development and training opportunities