Idoc - Buyer

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary:

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) seeks candidates for the position of Buyer at their Central Office located in Boise, Idaho. This position will be a part of IDOC's Contract Administration Unit under the Management Services Division, the Buyer Officer works cross-collaboratively with departments across the agency to provide procurement and contract support.

This position reports to the Purchasing Agent and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to purchase supplies, services, material, and equipment for a department; research and perform value analysis on products, services and equipment; and perform related work.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing:

• Determines product, equipment and service requirements

• Determines methods of acquisition

• Prepares specifications, selects vendors and requests written bids/telephone quotes on purchases within delegated authority

• Reviews and evaluates bids, records bid information including vendor price, payment terms, delivery

• Issues awards

• May prepare bid and RFPs that may include value analysis, life cycle costing and weighted value procedures for purchases that are processed through Division of Purchasing

• May review, evaluate and recommend bid award to Division of Purchasing

• Advises users about product and service availability and specification preparation

• Advises users on legal requirements and policies and procedures established for procurement

• Resolves vendor-user conflicts

• May obtain and issue emergency purchase authorizations

Product research and value analysis:

• Conducts research to identify products or equipment for potential department use

• Requests information about products and services

• May attend trade shows

• Meets with vendors to receive product and service information

• Performs value analysis

• Analyzes quality, price, source of supply, delivery date, shipping charges and final cost

• Performs life-cycle costing including analyzing equipment long-term maintenance and expenses to determine residual value, and related operating expense

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge preparing and evaluating written specifications that include value analysis, life cycle costing, and weighted value. This is typically gained by at least one year of experience preparing & evaluating specifications using described methodologies. OR Completion of three credits of college level coursework covering life-cycle principles, OR on-the-job training recognizing commodities that have life cycle costing factors with training as to when and how to use those factors in preparing bid specifications.

• Experience performing detailed review of purchasing invoices, purchase orders, formal bids, contracts, and requisitions to ensure conformance with policies and procedures. Typically gained by a minimum of one year of experience reviewing purchasing orders, and requisitions to insure conformance with policies and procedures.

• Experience preparing, evaluating, and completing specifications for products and services. Typically gained by a minimum of one year of experience preparing and evaluating written specifications for a variety of goods and services for various users.

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 visithttps://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 emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov

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