Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist (Open)

Do you enjoy having variety in your work and playing a vital role in keeping an agency running smoothly? Are you someone who is detail-oriented, customer focused, and energized by supporting teams across the state? We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our agency and support purchasing, vendor coordination, fixed asset tracking, surplus property management, and agencywide procurements. This position is key to ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all purchasing and fixed-asset processes. If you are organized, proactive, and enjoy learning new systems, this may be the right opportunity for you. We value team members who take initiative, communicate clearly, enjoy problem-solving, and contribute to a positive, supportive work culture.

Here's what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations

Examples of Work

1. Review purchase requests for goods, equipment, and services to ensure adequacy, consistency, compliance, and appropriate specifications.
2. Determine correct purchasing method and vendor selection based on agency and state requirements.
3. Prepare and receipt Purchase Orders (POs) in the EnterpriseOne (E1) system, including generating POs from state contracts.
4. Assist staff across the agency and local offices with purchasing needs.
5. Research product information, gather vendor pricing, and evaluate quotes for completeness and reasonableness.
6. Upload contracts into the state contract database.
7. Meet with vendors to address production, pricing, or performance concerns.
8. Facilitate and process agency Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
9. Process hardware and software purchases and track software maintenance renewals.
10. Enter and update Fixed Assets in E1; run monthly and annual asset reports.
11. May enter or edit property insurance information in E1.
12. Coordinate statewide Surplus Property, including scheduling movers and lifting items up to 25-30 lbs.
13. Support agency office moves, which may include occasional travel.
14. Serve as liaison with the Transportation Services Bureau as needed.
15. Pick-up morning mail from the Nebraska State Office Building and deliver to NDOL

Location: NDOL Administration Building, 550 South 16th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4pm

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field AND procurement related experience. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related administrative or financial function. Experience working with accounting or purchasing systems such as EnterpriseOne (E1), or the ability to learn them. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask; Clear, professional communication skills and a customer service mindset. Experience with procurement processes, fixed asset management, or surplus property coordination. Ability to research, evaluate, and compare vendor information. Detail-oriented and comfortable working with compliance requirements.

Other Qualifications: Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: procurement practices; state purchasing regulations; drafting and reviewing specifications; fixed asset tracking; vendor engagement; contract processes; office software including E1 or similar systems.

Skilled in: organizing and prioritizing work; problem-solving; communicating with staff and vendors; evaluating purchasing information; maintaining accurate records.

Ability to: analyze purchasing needs; apply procurement and statutory requirements; work with multiple teams across the state; manage timelines; lift 25-30 lbs. when needed; learn new systems and processes; provide excellent internal customer service; communicate effectively, work independently, and prioritize work assignments.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.