Procurement & Purchasing Officer – Idaho

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Idaho, Department of Administration in downtown Boise, is seeking a skilled Buyer/Purchasing Officer to join the Division of Purchasing. This full-time role serves as the central purchasing authority for state agencies, handling procurement for items from vehicles to museum exhibits.

The position may be filled at Buyer (Purchasing Officer underfill) level; the incumbent will advise on legal requirements, prepare contracts, and ensure compliance with state procurement laws while

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing methods and contract development.
• Knowledge of life-cycle costing, value analysis, and weighted-value evaluation.
• Experience preparing and evaluating specifications for products, equipment, and services.
• Ability to interpret and apply governmental codes and regulations.
• Ability applying value-analysis criteria to products, equipment, and services.
• Experience operating word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Advises departments of legal requirements for purchasing.
• Consults with department purchasing and legal counsel on contract terms and conditions and ensures language is specific.
• Reviews adequacy of bid rejection rationale.
• Confirms selection of the appropriate supplier, in compliance with the State Procurement Act.
• Consults with the Administrator and legal counsel on vendor appeals.
• Prepares specifications and Scopes of Work.
• Prepares and issues formal bidding documents.
• Corresponds with vendors and department personnel regarding purchasing problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Contract terms understanding

Value analysis

Life-cycle costing

Word processing/spreadsheet skills

Contract administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of Idaho, Department of Administration in downtown Boise, is seeking a skilled Buyer/Purchasing Officer to join the Division of Purchasing. This full-time role serves as the central purchasing authority for state agencies, handling procurement for items from vehicles to museum exhibits.

The position may be filled at Buyer (Purchasing Officer underfill) level; the incumbent will advise on legal requirements, prepare contracts, and ensure compliance with state procurement laws while