Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · 12 hours ago
Procurement Specialist-YRTC-Kearney
Kearney, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23.51/hr - $26.51/hrThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support operations at the Youth Rehabilitation & Treatment Center (YRTC) in Kearney. This role involves ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services that directly support youth care and facility operations.
GovernmentHealth CareSocialWellness
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations, or a related field AND procurement‑related experience
Valid driver's license required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Preferred
Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management or purchasing operations
Benefits
156% state-matched retirement — one of the best in the nation
13 paid holidays + generous leave starting immediately
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
$20,000 employer-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fun, mission-driven, and supportive team environment
Job stability in public service
Company
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Kahl, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
Amy McKeighan
Talent Acquisition Partner
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