Procurement Officer
About The Position
Another exciting new opportunity at the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs! This position is housed in-office at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, NE. The Procurement Officer is responsible for the purchase of highly technical, large volume and high-cost items for the multiple offices and facilities of NDVA which includes: -Receiving requisitions and preparing purchase orders; contacting vendors and sales representatives for product information. -Assisting with contract negotiation and preparation and bid awards. -Reviewing vendor quotations to determine conformance to specifications. -Preparing requisitions or evaluating requisitions for completeness or appropriateness. -Preparing specifications for bidding, requests for information, requests for proposals and related documents for the procurement of services. -Taking responsibility for the purchase process, including creating purchase orders, confirming order, and packaging information for payment. -This position ensures compliance with state procurement policies and procedures. -This position supervises the Procurement Specialist and works closely with the Legal team, Facility Supply teams, and Finance team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement, supply/inventory operations or related field AND three years procurement related experience.
- Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
- Knowledge of State purchasing regulations, methods, procedures, and business practices to make purchases involving specialized requirements; solicitation or purchasing methods; price analysis techniques; various procurement clauses; post award procedures.
- Skill in analyzing descriptions that have unique aspects and many critical characteristics; maintaining effective work relationships with internal and external entities; researching and evaluating products, services, productivity and processes; writing bid specifications/service contracts; evaluating bids.
- Ability to communicate effectively; work independently and prioritize work assignments; develop and enforce purchasing procedures, regulations, and statutes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
Responsibilities
- Receiving requisitions and preparing purchase orders; contacting vendors and sales representatives for product information.
- Assisting with contract negotiation and preparation and bid awards.
- Reviewing vendor quotations to determine conformance to specifications.
- Preparing requisitions or evaluating requisitions for completeness or appropriateness.
- Preparing specifications for bidding, requests for information, requests for proposals and related documents for the procurement of services.
- Taking responsibility for the purchase process, including creating purchase orders, confirming order, and packaging information for payment.
- Ensuring compliance with state procurement policies and procedures.
- Supervising the Procurement Specialist and working closely with the Legal team, Facility Supply teams, and Finance team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
