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University of Nebraska System

Sourcing Agent

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What they do

A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.

$66,061 / year median in Nebraska

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Job Description

Job Description Job Summary:
As a part of the Procure-to-Pay team, this position is responsible for the sourcing, qualifying, negotiating and selection processes involved with the procurement of complex products and services. The Sourcing Agent engages in supplier relationship management and analyzes spend data to make strategic decisions. This position collaborates across the P2P organization and with campus stakeholders located throughout the University. This position requires complex troubleshooting and critical thinking.
Additional Info About Us:
University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree 3 years procurement supply chain experience including management of the full strategic sourcing cycle to include 1 year of customer service Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and attention to detail Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience working with or in public sector or higher education institution Experience with payment processing, sourcing, and/or procurement Experience with software related to sourcing, procurement, and/or contracting Demonstrated public speaking/presentation skills
Additional Information:
The ideal candidate has professional experience working in a public sector or an institution of higher education, experience with sourcing, is an agile, self-starter comfortable with attention to detail; an energetic, creative problem solver who can work independently along with the judgment to seek supervision and/or input from others, when necessary, communicate effectively and provide training and assistance one-on-one or in any size group setting.
Special Instructions:
Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered This position is designated as an on-site role and is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement at the time of hire. Following successful completion of the initial probationary period and demonstration of satisfactory performance, employees in this position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to departmental needs and supervisory approval. Under the University of Nebraska hybrid work guidelines, eligible employees may work remotely up to two days per week and are required to work on-site a minimum of three days per week at one of the University of Nebraska campuses in Lincoln, Omaha or Kearney, NE. Information at a Glance #body.unify div.unify-button-container .
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Req Id:
2463
Campus Name:
University of Nebraska System (UNOP)
Org Unit:
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
UNCA Job Location:
Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182
Application Review Date:
9/21/26
Open Until Filled:
Yes Advertised Salary:
Minimum of $58,400
Job Type:
Full-Time Worksite Eligibility:
On-site Benefits Eligible:
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Applicant:
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.
Posting Start Date:
9/4/26

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Dental Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings