Procurement Officer

Another exciting new opportunity at the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs!

Responsibilities

• Purchase highly technical, large volume, and high-cost items for multiple offices and facilities of NDVA.
• Receive requisitions and prepare purchase orders; contact vendors and sales representatives for product information.
• Assist with contract negotiation and preparation, and bid awards.
• Review vendor quotations to determine conformance to specifications.
• Prepare or evaluate requisitions for completeness or appropriateness.
• Prepare specifications for bidding, requests for information, requests for proposals, and related documents for the procurement of services.
• Take responsibility for the purchase process, including creating purchase orders, confirming orders, and packaging information for payment.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement policies and procedures.
• Supervise the Procurement Specialist and work closely with the Legal team, Facility Supply teams, and Finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations, or related field and three years of procurement-related experience.
• Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

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 and 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.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: State of Nebraska Benefits.

Pay

$29.164 per hour.