Purchasing Associate Jobs in Lincoln, NE (NOW HIRING)

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Technician to provide essential support to our team. A member of this team can strive to build a rewarding career in a cohesive and dynamic environment. The State of Nebraska can offer you:

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% 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) eligible through the federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov

• Use the State of Nebraska's Payroll and Financial Center (PFC) to enter and receive purchase orders, generate contracts, track expiration and renewal dates, and aid Contracts Officers and Procurement Specialists.
• Maintain procurement files, including contract maintenance, contract lists, certificates of insurance and track contract renewals.
• Enter and troubleshoot regularly scheduled maintenance and service purchase orders on behalf of all NDCS facilities.
• Review and upload procurement documents, including NDCS issued contracts to state database(s) (LB429) for compliance and transparency.
• Help resolve procurement issues with internal and external customers.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of documents for Request for Information, Request for Proposal, and Invitations to Bid.
• Assist Contracts Officers and Procurement Specialists coordinate facility visits with contractors and appropriate internal customers.
• Act as training coordinator; including lead trainer for Office Specialists.
• Place and track internal purchase orders from contracted suppliers as assigned.
• Provide support to team members as needed.
• Provide regular and reliable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in a business-related area. Working knowledge of PFC Procurement Module. Experience using and formatting Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge in public procurement processes, policies, and procedures. Experience using an integrated financial and payment system with an emphasis on receiving, entering data and compliance.

Other: Valid driver's license required. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: physical exam/screening, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NDCS Training Program.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

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

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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.