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Nebraska Department of Education · 16 hours ago

Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)

Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.29/hr - $25.29/hr

2+ years exp

The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and procurement operations. This role involves managing contracts, purchase orders, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient and compliant purchasing activities.

EducationGovernmentHigher EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Processes, routes, and maintains Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) contracts and contract payments, including entering into tracking systems and the State of Nebraska accounting system

Facilitates agency-wide Purchase Procedures. Creates and processes purchase orders in compliance with state policies and procedures, and processes purchase order payments

Contacts vendors to place orders, review invoices, and troubleshoot issues (e.g., agency-wide Office Depot invoices, furniture orders from Cornhusker State Industries).Supports procurement activities and assists with monitoring and responding to procurement helpdesk tickets

Assists with managing processes and transactions for agency-wide credit cards (i.e., purchasing card, p-card), including contacting State Accounting to remove or increase limitations

Provides technical assistance and support related to employee telephones including researching and ordering phones, and disseminating phone bills from the Department of Administrative Services to each Office

Maintains databases and spreadsheets for organization and record retention

Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings

Qualification

ProcurementContract ManagementFinancial SystemsDatabase ManagementTechnical AssistanceDetail-orientedProblem-solving

Required

Associate's degree in a related field

two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position

Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position

Preferred

Experience with procurement and contracts within a government agency

Benefits

Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement

79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!

Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types

156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

Thirteen paid holidays per year