Sourcing AgentReq Id: 2463
Campus Label: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: Yes
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 InfoAbout 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 procurementExperience with software related to sourcing, procurement, and/or contractingDemonstrated public speaking/presentation skillsAdditional 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.
To apply, visit https://jobs.nebraska.edu/UniversityNebraskaSystem/job/Sourcing-Agent/2463-en_USThe University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees 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. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.je-efe877b1c2ac4c1fa5e1705b9c62eac1
