Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I)

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Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.287

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022117 Procurement Specialist (Administrative Specialist I) (Open)

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

01-20-2026

Job Description:

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.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

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.

Teammates Enjoy

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.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov .

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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.