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Assistant Purchasing Agent
City of Lincoln & Lancaster County —Lincoln, NE
- $69,097.60 - $92,144.00 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Purchasing Agent
City of Lincoln & Lancaster County —Lincoln, NE
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field and some…
$69,097.60 - $92,144.00 a year
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Civil Work Project Manager
K2 Construction LLC —Lincoln, NE
Review jobs with field supervisors and prepare monthly progress meetings. Review field timesheet and daily diary. Keep informed on project status and progress.
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Assistant Purchasing Agent

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County -
Lincoln, NE

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Job Details

Full-time
$69,097.60 - $92,144.00 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

Job Posting Information

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.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

30 days of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

$70,000 of Life Insurance

$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Allstate Voluntary Plans
- Supplemental Term Life
- Deferred Compensation Plans

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