Senior Buyer

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

8/21/2026

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer

Salary (Grade): $86,200.00/year

Status:
Reg., Full Time (Exempt)

Location:

Finance Department in Winnebago, NE

We are looking for an individual to conduct procurement work for the purchasing of a variety of materials, equipment, supplies and services for the Winnebago Tribal government. Flexibility, a willingness to help make change happen, and a "can-do" attitude are essential to succeed in this position.

• Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Working closely with staff from various departments to develop and advertise solicitations for products and services required by the Tribe
• Handling contacts from vendors looking for general procurement-related information or assistance with specific solicitations
• Reviewing the Tribe’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures to identify needed or beneficial changes that staff should undertake
• Providing Tribe’s staff with clarifications, revisions or specific language for insertion into vendor contracts
• Training personnel from other departments on the proper application of the Tribe’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures to purchases of products or services
• Conducting bid or proposal openings
• Facilitating proposal evaluations for departments to assist them in arriving at vendor rankings
• Identifying performance enhancements that will assist the Purchasing Division to improve office workflow and productivity
• Conduct searches for new suppliers of goods and services, evaluate their capabilities, assess risk and qualify as necessary
• Fully understand user requirements and prepare and execute Requests for Proposals.
• Negotiate effective and competitive supply agreements which protect the interests of the Tribe