Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.287

Job Posting:

JR2026- Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Join the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and play a key role in keeping the agencys purchasing and procurement operations running smoothly. As a Procurement Specialist youll support essential purchasing and contracting activities that ensure staff have the tools services and resources they need to serve Nebraskas students and schools. This role offers hands-on involvement with contracts purchase orders vendors and financial systems in a mission-driven public service environment.

If you enjoy detail-oriented work problem-solving and supporting others through clear processes and reliable service apply today! Youll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to help ensure purchasing activities are efficient accurate and aligned with state policies and regulations.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St Lincoln NE.

Pay Grade 5: $25.287/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24700 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at 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 thats $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

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.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 100% of work time spent in an office environment. There is no expected overnight travel.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education andor work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with procurement and contracts within a government agency.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE please email us at .

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Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: 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.

Required Experience:

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$25.287Job Posting:JR2026- Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:Join the Ne...

Key Skills

Purchasing
Sourcing
Procurement
Employee Evaluation
HR Sourcing
SAP
Supply Chain Experience
Federal Aviation Regulations
Contract Management
Supplier Management
negotiation
Contracts

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