Buyer (City)

Buyer (City)

Salary

$62,670.40 - $83,574.40 Annually

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600514

Department

COL-Finance-Purchasing

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

This position performs specialized procurement work for City and County departments and partner agencies. Responsibilities include purchasing a variety of commodities, services, and construction needs, as well as coordinating the disposal of surplus property through auctions, sales, recycling, or donations. Work requires independent judgment and adherence to laws, policies, and procedures, under the general supervision of the Purchasing Agent.

Examples of Work Performed

• Create solicitations by consolidating departmental requisitions.
• Develop specifications and solicitation documents with departments.
• Publish solicitations, notify vendors, and answer bidder questions.
• Guide departments through solicitation and contract processes.
• Review bid responses and recommend purchases.
• Conduct pre-bid meetings, bid openings, and coordinate cooperative purchasing.
• Assist with contract negotiation, finalization, adjustments, and compliance.
• Investigate issues with contractor performance and recommend solutions.
• Manage surplus property disposal and maintain auction records.
• Research market pricing and collaborate with other jurisdictions.
• Recommend purchase awards, respond to bid protests, and support contract enforcement.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of public procurement, contract development, and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of surplus property disposition.
• Familiarity with municipal operations and related terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong project coordination, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships across departments and agencies.

Desirable Training & Experience

• Experience in public procurement, contract development, or surplus property management.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides required knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by college-level coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field and six months of experience in private or public procurement and contracting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides 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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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 (e.g. "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 or a degree in the following:

• Course work only - Business administration
• Associates degree - Business administration
• Bachelors degree - Business administration
• Coursework only - Public administration
• Associates degree- Public administration
• Bachelors degree - Public administration
• Coursework only - Accounting
• Associates degree - Accounting
• Bachelors degree - Accounting
• Course work only - related field
• Associates degree - related field
• Bachelors degree - related field
• None

03

Do you have professional governmental (state, county, city) purchasing or buying experience?

• 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

04

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

05

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

06

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

07

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

08

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

09

Do you have experience developing new programs or services for a governmental purchasing department?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

11

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

12

Do you have experience compiling contracts and procurement reports?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

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If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

15

Indicate if you have experience using the following software:

• J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne - training only
• J D Edwards EnterpriseOne - used occasionally
• J D Edwards EnterpriseOne - used daily
• Microsoft Word - training only
• Microsoft Word - used occasionally
• Microsoft Word - used daily
• Microsoft Excel - training only
• Microsoft Excel - used occasionally
• Microsoft Excel - used daily
• Microsoft Access - training only
• Microsoft Access - used occasionally
• Microsoft Access - used daily
• Microsoft Outlook - training only
• Microsoft Outlook - used occasionally
• Microsoft Outlook - used daily
• No experience

16

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

17

Do you have experience conducting large and small training events to discuss specific policies and procedures?

• Yes
• No

18

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

19

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

20

Do you have experience working directly with the public?

• Yes
• No

21

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

22

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

23

Do you have experience/knowledge of E-Procurement?

• Yes
• No

24

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

25

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

26

Do you have experience with different forms of contracts such as, fixed fee, unit price, lump sum, fixed unit price, etc.?

• Yes
• No

27

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

28

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

29

Do you have experience corresponding and assisting with programs to vendors, contractors, consultants and other customers?

• Yes
• No

30

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

31

If yes, please give examples of your work experience.

32

Do you have experience in/or conducting sale of excess, surplus, or obsolete property?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.

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If yes, please give examples of your 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