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State of Nebraska · 1 month ago

Procurement Contracts Officer

Lincoln, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$29.20/hr - $29.20/hr

5+ years exp

The State of Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Procurement Contracts Officer to oversee the development and administration of various procurement documents and manage contract portfolios. This role involves facilitating contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining relationships with vendors while contributing to public service initiatives.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Oversees the development and the administration of Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications, Statements of Work, and Quote Requests

Research and development of highly complex scope of services for a number of contracts, ensuring complete compliance with State Statutes, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures

This may include meeting with program/contract managers, subject matter experts, and legal counsel

Portfolio management of contract base

Provide research for and facilitating contract negotiations and aiding in vendor selection, monitor legal and regulatory requirements related to contracting, coordinate all procurement activities for complex projects

Assist in implementing sourcing strategies to ensure sustainable cost and/or cost avoidance savings, and best value

Interact with program staff and contract managers ensuring deliverables and performance requirements and all deadlines are met; conducts responsiveness reviews of all solicitation responses; conduct research of vendors and services available, arranges and facilitates vendor demonstrations from top scoring vendors

You will be expected to research and stay updated on industry standards and establish and maintain working relationships with vendors

Staff training and continued development of DHHS policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract negotiationRequest for proposalsCPPB certificationGovernment contractingProblem resolutionComputer skillsVendor relationship managementCommunication skillsTeam-orientedCritical thinkingDetail-orientedTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field

Five years procurement experience

Knowledge and proper execution of the State's policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic accounting, and procurement practices

Ability to read and comprehend state statutes, rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures, and apply as applicable

Ability to investigate, analyze and document information to draw conclusions and solve problems

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents

Ability to train others in performing duties and tasks

Ability to use critical thinking skills and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in various forms

Ability to apply logic to understand and interpret agency business processes

Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and prioritize multiple projects in a fast pace, deadline driven environment, utilizing input from others, as appropriate

Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, highly motivated, and thrives in a team-oriented atmosphere

Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with employees, customers, and vendors

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Effective listening skills

Detail-oriented and able to work with a wide variety of people and programs

Knowledge of computer systems including, but not limited to time and attendance system, information systems, financial and purchasing systems, and policies/regulations

Experience with MS Word and Excel, and other purchasing specific software programs

Preferred

Experience working with requests for proposal, requests for information, requests for qualifications, scope of work, service contracts, especially government contracting, or federal grants

Experience in recommending and applying policies, and procedures, problem resolution, coordinating projects

CPPB certification preferred or other similar type professional certification in procurement or purchasing

Knowledge of SharePoint and JD Edwards Enterprise 1 system is helpful, but not essential

Knowledge of purchasing practices, organization structures, functions, policies and procedures, communications, and objectives as they relate to the management of programs and contracts; and state contracting regulations

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.

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