What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager - Central Office position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency :
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location : Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate : 32.986
Job Posting :
JR2025-00013358 Procurement Manager - Central Office (Open)
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Job Description :
A stimulating position filled with growth opportunity exists at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) for a detail-oriented Procurement Manager. NDCS operates nine (9) correctional facilities statewide, with over 2300 teammates providing custody and programming for over 5800 individuals. The NDCS procurement division's purpose-driven duties include contracting for inmate re-entry and programming, physical and behavioral health care, inmate media, basic life / health / safety needs, and ensuring the efficiency of agency spending in compliance with statute and policy. This position directly supervises a team and provides training and contract review for the procurement division. Duties include contract and procurement systems oversight and enterprise-wide policy administration activities. The successful candidate will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence in support of our overall mission to "Keep people safe."
Information about the Department can be found at : www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov
This position is responsible for the procurement of commodities and services, including the development of highly technical specifications :
- Manages a contract portfolio.
- Bids, awards, monitors and manages contracts in compliance with state statutes and procedures.
- Works multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Supervises a highly motivated team to ensure superior customer service, coaching and onboarding for internal agency purchase request and contract management systems.
- Recommends method for streamlining or updating team processes.
- Writes agency requests for contract implementation or renewal as necessary.
- Works with internal customers to write Scopes of Work and contract performance measures.
- Supports the NDCS Materiel Administrator to achieve shared goals for the procurement team and the agency.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply / inventory operations or related field AND six years procurement experience with at least two years of experience in leading and / or supervising professional level procurement teams. Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications : Experience in public sector purchasing and / or contract management. Experience with using a formal sealed bid process for services or goods. Experience with State purchasing procedures, state statutes, cross-agency communication, and contract compliance monitoring. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Other : Transcripts required prior to appointment.Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order : medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
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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Salary : $32,986
