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State of Nebraska · 12 hours ago

Procurement Specialist-YRTC-Kearney

Kearney, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23.51/hr - $23.51/hr

The State of Nebraska is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support operations at the Youth Rehabilitation & Treatment Center in Kearney. In this role, you will ensure the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services that directly support youth care and facility operations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Perform detailed reviews of purchase requests for standard and specialized goods, equipment, and services to ensure adequacy, consistency, appropriate specifications, and compliance with administrative requirements

Determine appropriate procurement methods based on procurement history, estimated cost, urgency, proprietary considerations, availability of competition, and applicable directives

Solicit sources of goods and/or services; analyze pricing, discount rates, delivery dates, transportation charges, supplier performance, financial responsibility, and other factors to recommend the most advantageous offer

Solicit oral or written quotes using Open Market Purchase Authority and informal/formal procurement processes

Receive and review informal and formal bids and quotes; assess price reasonableness and verify competition requirements

Evaluate offers considering price, discounts, transportation costs, and delivery timelines; negotiate with vendors on procurement issues

Prepare purchase orders and perform post-award follow-up; place orders using appropriate methods, including purchase orders against established contracts

Prepare final contracts with required documentation and award recommendations

Assisting with loading and unloading equipment when necessary

Qualification

Procurement experienceSupply chain managementInventory managementRecordkeepingContract negotiationAnalytical skillsEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations, or a related field AND procurement‑related experience. Education may be substituted with experience on a year‑for‑year basis

Valid driver's license required

Must be at least 21 years of age