Buyer

　　Posting Begin Date: 2024/01/19

　　Posting End Date: 2024/02/05

　　Category: Miscellaneous

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Location: Boise, ID, United States

　　Minimum Salary: 21.00

　　Maximum Salary: 26.25

　　Pay Rate Type: Hourly

　　Description

　　Are you ready to make a difference for the citizens of Idaho while working for an award-winning state agency?

　　If you would like to join the award-winning, dynamic team of professionals dedicated to the mission of Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), this may be the perfect career opportunity of you!

　　Idaho Transportation Department is recruiting for a Buyer, located at our District 3 office in Boise. This position will support the employees in by ensuring the goods and services procured are the best quality for the funds expended. This includes the following; researching and performing value analysis; determining the life cycle of products; preparing service agreements and contracts; requesting, reviewing and evaluating bids; and selecting vendors. This incumbent must also ensure agency compliance with State purchasing regulations.

　　Note: This position requires a background investigation before a final job offer is made.

　　Example of DutiesResearches and processes requests for purchases and acquisitions of equipment, materials, supplies, and software; headquarters and districts and may include software, software licensing, and support;

　　Prepares specifications and solicitation documents for quotation of goods and services ensuring that all applicable laws, rules, and policies are followed;

　　Explains State of Idaho law, rules and ITD policies procedures to vendors and ITD employees;

　　Reviews and evaluates quotes received and performs value analysis on products and services ;

　　Advises ITD systems and equipment users regarding product updates, service availability, and specification preparations;

　　Resolves vendor and user conflicts typically to the return of faulty items or incorrect orders;

　　Ensures proper record keeping procedures are used ;

　　Creates Purchase Orders and performs data entry into ITD financial system;

　　Ensures correct and proper use of financial coding;

　　Meets with vendors to review new products or services and shares related information with end users;

　　Uses authorized purchasing card.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Some knowledge of:

　　Purchasing methods and procedures

　　Life-cycle costing principles

　　Experience:

　　Operating a personal computer

　　Preparing specifications for bid

　　Applying value analysis criteria to products and materials purchased

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Previous experience in purchasing various technology including hardware and software or knowledge and experience of the industry.

　　Knowledge of accounting and business principles generally acquired through higher education.

　　Previous experience in a purchasing role including any of the following duties; the use of pcard, receiving and evaluating quotes from vendors to verify requirements, pricing, and specifications, issuing purchase orders, applying purchasing law and rule to make decisions, or utilizing open contracts.

　　CPPB or CPPO certification.

　　Benefits:

　　The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

　　EEO/ADA/Veteran:

　　The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

　　The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

　　Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.