Assistant Purchasing Agent

Assistant Purchasing Agent Salary $69,097.60 - $92,144.00 Annually Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600212 Department Finance Department Division Purchasing Opening Date 03/26/2026 Closing Date 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions 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 01 CONFIDENTIALITY

DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience. 2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (i.e. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation. 3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. 4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions. Acknowledge 02 Indicate if you have a college-level coursework in the following: Business administration Public administration Accounting Purchasing Related field (specify below) None 03 If checking related field, please specify the field. 04 Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in question 2: No degree Associate degree Bachelor's degree or higher 05 Do you have professional experience in public (governmental) procurement? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 06 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 07 Do you have experience working in a private sector purchasing or buying position? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 08 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 09 Do you have experience purchasing commodities or services which use Federal grant funds? Yes No 10 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 11 Do you have experience compiling reports? Yes No 12 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 13 Indicate if you have experience using the following: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel J. D. Edwards Internet No experience 14 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 15 Do you have experience issuing bids and/or RFP's for goods and services? Yes No 16 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 17 Do you have experience with different forms of contracts such as fixed fee, unit price, lump sum, fixed unit price, etc.? Yes No 18 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. 19 Indicate if you have experience in the following: Developing material specifications from scratch Maintaining/enforcing purchasing procedures Analyzing bids/quotes Preparing schedules for bids/contracts/negotiations Selecting professional consultants Corresponding with, and assisting, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other customers Making presentations to government/public groups Negotiating contracts E-Procurement None 20 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and briefly describe your relevant work experience. Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm