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Procurement Officer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

JR2026-00026822 Procurement Officer (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is ... This position will also assist with some accounting job functions. Job Duties: * Performs detailed ...

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Procurement Officer

Lincoln, NE

$65K - $75K/yr

JR2026-00026822 Procurement Officer (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is ... This position will also assist with some accounting job functions. Job Duties: * Performs detailed ...

Pinal County

Procurement Officer

Florence, AZ · Hybrid

$70K - $78K/yr

... to Procurement Officers on complex and strategic sourcing issues, and assist County staff to ... Train and assist County staff and resolve purchasing issues within scope of authority and explain ...

Pinal County, AZ

Procurement Officer

Florence, AZ · On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

... to Procurement Officers on complex and strategic sourcing issues, and assist County staff to ... Train and assist County staff and resolve purchasing issues within scope of authority and explain ...

Maricopa

Procurement Officer

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$65K - $103K/yr

This position will perform advanced procurement services associated with the acquisition of ... source selection to assist in developing the requirements scope of work, or technical ...

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Procurement Contracts Officer

Lincoln, NE

$29.20/hr

JR2026-00026049 Procurement Contracts Officer (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date ... * Assist in implementing sourcing strategies to ensure sustainable cost and/or cost avoidance ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant procurement officer in the United States is $22.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Assistant Procurement Officer, you need a solid understanding of supply chain management, negotiation, and purchasing processes, often supported by a degree in business or related fields. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP or Oracle), contract management systems, and relevant certifications like CIPS is valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring cost-effective purchasing, compliance, and smooth vendor relationships within an organization.

What does an Assistant Procurement Officer do?

An Assistant Procurement Officer supports the procurement department in sourcing and purchasing goods and services for an organization. Their responsibilities include assisting with vendor selection, preparing purchase orders, maintaining records, and ensuring that procurement activities comply with company policies. They also help monitor inventory levels, communicate with suppliers, and resolve any procurement-related issues. This role is essential for ensuring that the organization gets quality products at the best possible prices in a timely manner.

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Assistant Procurement Officers often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, handling multiple vendors, and ensuring compliance with company procurement policies. To address these, strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential, as is developing a good understanding of procurement software and systems. Building solid relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers can help streamline processes and resolve issues efficiently. Regular training on compliance and market trends also supports effective decision-making in this fast-paced environment.
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Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

Nebraska State Jobs

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Nebraska Department Of Transportation rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

378th of 644 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Public Service Commission - Agency 14
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$31.250
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026822 Procurement Officer (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-21-2026
Job Description:
The Nebraska Public Service Commission seeks a detail-oriented, dedicated, self-motivated individual for a Procurement Officer position. This position will also assist with some accounting job functions.
Job Duties:
  • Performs detailed review of procurement methods for highly technical, high-cost services to ensure compliance with administrative requirements, and verify availability of funds.
  • Solicits qualified sources of good and services while ensuring consistent application of agency policies, procurement standards, and applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
  • Participates in cross-functional work groups to develop technical contract specifications and support the award process for high-value, technical service contracts.
  • Assists in preparing final contract documents and supporting materials for award recommendations.
  • Enter all executed agency contracts into the EnterpriseOne (E1) system and upload finalized contracts to the State Contracts Database.
  • Prepare purchase orders for goods and services in accordance with procurement rules and assist with processing payments against established contracts.
  • Assist with processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reimbursements and general ledger transactions in the state's EnterpriseOne (E1) financial and payroll system.
  • Review and process vendor invoices and assessment payments for the natural gas department, including tracking assessments against statutory limitations.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Director and other Commission staff regarding agency audits.
  • Assist with annual fixed asset inventory and surplus of fixed assets.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Hiring Rate: $65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with qualifications
Supervisor: Director of Finance and Operations
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in business administration, procurement, accounting, finance or related field and two years' experience with the State's EnterpriseOne financial and purchasing modules. Additional experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Must be certified to perform procurement activities in E1.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, procurement, accounting, finance; or equivalent of such education experience. Five years' experience with EnterpriseOne financial and purchasing modules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
Professional accounting principles, theories and practices; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; research practices and techniques; record keeping methods; word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs; computerized accounting software; federal and State laws and regulations applicable to accounting/finance operations.
Skills in: Strong analytical and communications skills, both verbal and written, skills in listening to and understanding information received; using mathematical methods or formulas to compare, analyze and present data; compiling data from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive document or report. Extreme attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Ability to: communicate effectively; work independently and prioritize work assignments; develop and enforce purchasing procedures, regulations, and statutes.
Apply the principles of accounting, and fiscal management; learn and apply the principles and concepts of specific agency programs, policies and operating details of an accounting system; design reports and financial statements; compute and compile financial data; analyze data and draw conclusions; organize and present facts and opinions so others will understand; communicate to exchange and elicit information.
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