Procurement Contracts Officer at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$28.559



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014698 Procurement Contracts Officer (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-04-2025



Job Description:

The Department of Administrative Services is looking for an innovative, collaborative, and motivated individual to help the State with its procurement needs. As a Procurement Contracts Officer, you will work closely with other State agencies from the beginning to the end of the procurement process. Among other duties, Procurement Contracts Officers look closely at specifications to encourage competitive bidding, ensure that the bidding process is carried out effectively, efficiently, and fairly, work with legal counsel during negotiation of contractual terms and conditions, and administer executed contracts. If you have a knack for customer service and an eye for detail, this is the job for you! Come be a part of our procurement team!


Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!



Job duties: The position oversees the development and the administration of Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, research, and development of highly complex scope of services for a number of contracts, ensuring complete compliance with State Statutes, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures. This may include meeting with program/project managers and subject matter experts, and legal counsel. The position will also provide research for and facilitating contract negotiations and aiding in vendor selection; monitor legal and regulatory requirements related to contracting; coordinate all procurement activities associated with detailed, complex projects. The position gathers, monitors, and analyzes statewide historical expenditure data from a variety of sources, conducts needs assessments to identify key commodity or service categories for statewide contracts; assists in implementing sourcing strategies to ensure sustainable cost and/or cost avoidance savings, economies of scale, and best value. This position will interact with program managers ensuring deliverables and performance requirements and all deadlines are met; conduct responsiveness reviews of all solicitation responses received; conduct research of vendors and services available; arrange for vendor demonstrations from top scoring vendors. You will be expected to research and stay updated on industry standards and establish and maintain working relationships with vendors of goods and services. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.



Requirements / Qualifications




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



Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Knowledge and proper execution of the State's policies and procedures. Knowledge of basic accounting and procurement practices. Ability to read and understand state statutes, rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures, and apply as applicable.


Ability to investigate, analyze, and document information to draw conclusions and solve problems. Communication/Language Skills: Possess and demonstrate effective communication and listening skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various documents as well as the ability to train others in performing duties and tasks. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in various forms. Ability to apply logic to understand and interpret agency business processes. Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and prioritize multiple projects in a fast pace, deadline driven environment, utilizing input from others, as appropriate. .


Human Relation Skills: Establishing and maintaining effective, professional working relationships with employees, customers, and vendors. Computer Skills: Knowledge of computer systems including, but not limited to time and attendance system, information systems, financial and purchasing systems, and policies/regulations. Experience with the following programs: MS Word and Excel, and other purchasing specific software programs.






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.


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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



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.



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