Nebraska Department of Education
Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)
Nebraska Department of Education, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)
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Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)
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Nebraska Department of Education
Join the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and play a key role in keeping the agency’s purchasing and procurement operations running smoothly. As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll support essential purchasing and contracting activities that ensure staff have the tools, services, and resources they need to serve Nebraska’s 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! You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to help ensure purchasing activities are efficient, accurate, and aligned with state policies and regulations.
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.
In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24,700 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#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
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:
Associate’s degree in a related field and 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 Qualifications:
Experience with procurement and contracts within a government agency.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Education Management
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Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)
role at
Nebraska Department of Education
Join the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and play a key role in keeping the agency’s purchasing and procurement operations running smoothly. As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll support essential purchasing and contracting activities that ensure staff have the tools, services, and resources they need to serve Nebraska’s 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! You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to help ensure purchasing activities are efficient, accurate, and aligned with state policies and regulations.
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.
In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $24,700 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#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
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:
Associate’s degree in a related field and 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 Qualifications:
Experience with procurement and contracts within a government agency.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Education Management
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