Buyer

IdahoPTV; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PERSI retirement benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking a Buyer to join our team at Headquarters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. You will handle purchasing, research, vendor relations, and financial stewardship to secure quality goods and services at the best value for ITD.

As a Buyer, you will evaluate bids, negotiate solutions, and ensure purchases comply with state laws and ITD policies, while supporting multiple ITD units statewide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing methods and lifecycle costing.
• Experience operating a personal computer.
• Ability to prepare bid specifications.
• Experience evaluating vendor quotes and purchases.
• Ability to issue purchase orders and use PCard.
• Familiarity with purchasing laws and ITD policies.
• Forklift experience (daily).
• CPPB or CPPO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and process requests for purchases of equipment and services for ITD HQ and districts.
• Prepare specifications and solicitations; ensure compliance with laws and ITD policies.
• Explain purchasing rules to vendors and ITD staff.
• Review quotes and proposals; perform value analysis for best value.
• Advise ITD staff on product updates and availability.
• Resolve issues with faulty products or incorrect orders.
• Create purchase orders and enter information into ITD's financial system.
• Meet with vendors to learn about new products and share information.

Skills

Purchasing methods

Lifecycle costing

PC experience

Bid specifications

Value analysis

Customer service

Time management

PCard usage

Vendor quotes

Purchase orders

Purchasing rules

RFPs/RFIs

Forklift operation

CPPB/CPPO

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes at ITD

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is looking for a Buyer to join our team at Headquarters in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

As a Buyer, you’ll play an important role in helping ITD get the equipment, materials, supplies, software, and services needed to keep Idaho’s transportation system moving. This position combines purchasing, research, problem-solving, vendor relations, and financial stewardship to ensure ITD receives quality products and services at the best value.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with employees across ITD, research products and services, evaluate bids and proposals, negotiate solutions, and help ensure purchases comply with State purchasing laws, rules, and ITD policies.

If you enjoy finding solutions, working with vendors, researching products, and making thoughtful purchasing decisions, this could be a great opportunity to bring your skills to ITD.

This recruitment is being conducted at two levels, Buyer and Buyer Trainee. Only one position will be filled. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position to which they apply.

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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Research and process requests for the purchase and acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, software, software licensing, and support for ITD Headquarters and districts.
• Prepare specifications and solicitation documents for goods and services while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Explain State of Idaho purchasing laws, rules, and ITD policies and procedures to vendors and ITD employees.
• Review and evaluate quotes and proposals and perform value analysis to determine the best overall value.
• Advise ITD employees regarding product updates, service availability, and specifications.
• Work with vendors and employees to resolve issues involving faulty products, incorrect orders, and other purchasing concerns.
• Ensure proper purchasing and recordkeeping procedures are followed.
• Create purchase orders and enter purchasing information into ITD's financial system.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate financial coding.
• Meet with vendors to learn about new products and services and share relevant information with ITD employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Some knowledge of:

• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Lifecycle costing principles

Experience:

• Operating a personal computer
• Preparing specifications for bid
• Applying value analysis criteria to products and materials purchased

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience purchasing and/or using heavy equipment commonly used in transportation, such as snowplow trucks, trailers, loaders, and excavators.
• Customer service experience with the ability to listen, communicate clearly, and solve problems.
• Ability to effectively manage time with limited supervision, prioritize assignments, and meet the needs of multiple customers.
• Previous purchasing experience, including one or more of the following:
• Using a PCard.
• Receiving and evaluating vendor quotes for requirements, pricing, and specifications.
• Issuing purchase orders.
• Applying purchasing laws and rules to make purchasing decisions.
• Experience reviewing RFPs, RFIs, invoices, purchase orders, formal bids, contracts, and requisitions for compliance with State policies and procedures.
• Forklift experience. This position will require the successful candidate to operate a forklift almost daily.
• CPPB or CPPO certification.

The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!

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, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

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 [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

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