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Christina Kelly

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS)
LINCOLN,NE

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Procurement OfficerProcurement AnalystProcurement Specialist

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Location:

LINCOLN, NE

Open to relocation:

No

Minimum Desired Compensation

$67000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week
2
Certifications
20
Years of experience
1

Diploma

Procurement Contracts Officer administering 20+ active contracts across Nebraska government for goods and services. Develops 10+ bid packages per year, manages competitive bidding from solicitation through award, and oversees contract administration, vendor negotiations, and procurement compliance. Strengthens purchasing operations by monitoring contractor performance, resolving invoice and payment issues, conducting market research and analysis, and providing guidance to 10+ facilities/programs, boards, and commissions per month.

Work History

Procurement Contracts Officer

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) | undefinedundefined
  • Processed [number] contract actions monthly across renewals, modifications, and post-award administration.
  • Managed [number] procurement requests weekly while routing work through contract administration and purchasing workflows.
  • Developed bid specifications and led competitive bidding from solicitation through award.
  • Negotiated contracts and modifications while maintaining compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and state procurement rules.
  • Monitored contractor performance, resolved contract issues, and reviewed invoices for accuracy and compliance.
  • Conducted market research, analyzed pricing trends, and identified qualified suppliers to maximize competition.
  • Provided procurement guidance to state agencies, trained new employees, and built spreadsheets to improve workflow tracking.

Buyer III / Procurement Contracts Officer

4 Years 6 Months
State Purchasing Bureau | 12.2018 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated 20 bid openings per quarter, pre-bid conferences, and award recommendations for statewide procurements.
  • Managed 60 statewide procurement contracts while tracking renewals, vendor performance, and contract compliance.
  • Reviewed procurement specifications to expand vendor competition and support better source selection planning.
  • Interpreted procurement statutes, administrative rules, and state regulations to review sole-source and restrictive bid requests for compliance.
  • Supported agencies and vendors with procurement questions, contract issues, and negotiation support across active procurements.
  • Served on the SOP Team to improve agency processes and streamline procurement workflow optimization.
  • Completed annual professional procurement training through NASPO and NIGP to stay current on public sector procurement practices.

Buyer II

4 Years 2 Months
10.2014 - 12.2018
  • Supported $50000 in commodity purchases through solicitation, award, and contract administration activities.
  • Processed 20 requisitions per week while maintaining compliant purchasing documentation and routing.
  • Managed commodity procurements from solicitation through award, coordinating competitive bidding and source selection planning.
  • Reviewed requisitions and purchasing documentation for procurement compliance and accurate approval processing.
  • Assisted with contract administration, renewals, and modifications while tracking performance against service level agreements.
  • Supported agency purchasing activities through vendor communication, vendor and supplier management, and procurement workflow optimization.
  • Prepared procurement and purchasing documentation using market research and analysis to strengthen pricing and specification development.

Buyer I

1 Year 3 Months
07.2013 - 10.2014
  • Reviewed 60% of vendor quotations against procurement specifications to support bid evaluations.
  • Processed 20 purchasing documents per month while maintaining organized procurement records.
  • Supported competitive bidding activities by assisting with RFP, RFQ, and ITB documentation.
  • Compared vendor quotations and pricing to identify compliant, cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Conducted product research and bid evaluations to inform source selection decisions.
  • Prepared purchasing documentation and procurement reports to support accurate workflow tracking.
  • Maintained organized procurement records to support follow-up, reporting, and purchasing administration.

Staff Assistant II

6 Months
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Maintained 85% accurate procurement records across electronic databases and file systems.
  • Processed 25 procurement documents weekly while supporting bid package preparation and correspondence.
  • Coordinate meetings, procurement calendars, and internal follow-up for buyers and administrative staff.
  • Prepare bid packages, correspondence, and procurement documents to support purchasing and solicitation activities.
  • Support buyers with bid tabulations, vendor communications, and procurement compliance checks.
  • Manage electronic records and procurement databases to keep contract and purchasing files organized.
  • Track vendor correspondence and document updates to keep procurement operations moving smoothly.

Staff Assistant I

6 Years 4 Months
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services | 09.2006 - 01.2013
  • Processed 30 purchase orders per month while maintaining accurate records and timely vendor follow-up.
  • Saved 10 hours per week by organizing procurement files and streamlining document routing.
  • Prepared procurement documents and supported contract administration for routine purchasing activities.
  • Reviewed vendor submissions and routed information for competitive bidding and purchasing decisions.
  • Maintained contract and procurement records to support compliance reviews and audit preparation.
  • Assisted with vendor correspondence and tracked follow-up items for assigned procurement requests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Doane College | Lincoln Nebraska Campus | 05-2008

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Skills

Contract administration
Procurement and purchasing
Competitive bidding
Vendor and supplier management
Market research and analysis
Source selection planning
Cost analysis
Procurement workflow optimization
Contract negotiation
Procurement compliance
Contract performance monitoring
Specification development
Contract renewals and modifications
Request for proposal development
Service level agreements
Purchase order processing
Procurement audit support
State procurement regulations
Stakeholder briefing

Certification

Annual competency-based procurement training through NASPO, NIGP, and the Nebraska Learning Management System.

Timeline

Buyer III / Procurement Contracts Officer

State Purchasing Bureau
12.2018 - 06.2023Read More

Buyer II

10.2014 - 12.2018Read More

Buyer I

07.2013 - 10.2014Read More

Staff Assistant II

01.2013 - 07.2013Read More

Staff Assistant I

Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
09.2006 - 01.2013Read More

Doane College

Bachelor of Science from Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Procurement Contracts Officer

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS)
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Christina Kelly