Sourcing Agent (Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Posted on Dec 22, 2024
Working Title Sourcing Agent (Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha, NE)
Department University of Nebraska System
Requisition Number S_241216
Posting Open Date 12/19/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 01/13/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
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.

Please note: H1-B Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.


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Minimum Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three (3) years’ procurement supply chain experience including management of the full strategic sourcing cycle.
  • One (1) year experience providing customer service.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and attention to detail

Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
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

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.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $56,200/yr minimum
How to Apply
THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

To apply, interested applicants should go to University of Nebraska System’s employment website: https://careers.nebraska.edu/

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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Direct questions about the position to:

humanresources@nebraska.edu

Direct questions about the on-line application process to: 402-472-3701
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Any Campus
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Appointment End Date