Assistant Purchasing Agent
Nebraska.gov, Lincoln, NE, United States
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes
Are you detail-oriented and enjoy strategy, negotiation, and collaboration? Join our team and help ensure City/County departments receive the materials they need—efficiently, cost-effectively, and with quality in mind.
What You’ll Do In this role, you’ll support the Purchasing Agent by performing a variety of complex purchasing functions. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing specifications, evaluating vendor bids, conducting product research and value analysis, and coordinating with departments and vendors. You’ll also monitor purchase orders, resolve delivery issues, and may supervise clerical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Procure services, supplies, materials, and equipment meeting quality and cost standards
Review requisitions for accuracy and compliance
Prepare and evaluate specifications
Analyze bids and recommend awards
Conduct market research and value analysis
Coordinate with departments and vendors
Track orders and expedite deliveries
Resolve shipment issues and claims
Support contracts and incidental purchases
May supervise clerical staff
What You Bring Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with:
Knowledge of governmental procurement and purchasing practices
Experience with bid analysis and specification development
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Ability to build effective working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Us?
Meaningful work serving your community
Supportive, collaborative team
Opportunities for growth
Competitive pay and benefits
Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field and some experience as a buyer; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
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What You’ll Do In this role, you’ll support the Purchasing Agent by performing a variety of complex purchasing functions. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing specifications, evaluating vendor bids, conducting product research and value analysis, and coordinating with departments and vendors. You’ll also monitor purchase orders, resolve delivery issues, and may supervise clerical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Procure services, supplies, materials, and equipment meeting quality and cost standards
Review requisitions for accuracy and compliance
Prepare and evaluate specifications
Analyze bids and recommend awards
Conduct market research and value analysis
Coordinate with departments and vendors
Track orders and expedite deliveries
Resolve shipment issues and claims
Support contracts and incidental purchases
May supervise clerical staff
What You Bring Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with:
Knowledge of governmental procurement and purchasing practices
Experience with bid analysis and specification development
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Ability to build effective working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Us?
Meaningful work serving your community
Supportive, collaborative team
Opportunities for growth
Competitive pay and benefits
Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field and some experience as a buyer; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
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