Purchasing Agent

Platte River Power Authority; Wellington (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Platte River Power Authority is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage materials and supplies for operations. This full-time role requires expertise in purchasing and inventory management, ideally with experience in Oracle ERP. The position is onsite with great benefits and competitive pay ranging from $73,458 to $99,086 annually.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Vision insurance

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plans

Onsite gym facilities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a purchasing-specific role using an enterprise ERP system.
• Intermediate-level experience working in Office 365.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours a week, when required.

Responsibilities

• Handles purchasing and inventory management for daily operations.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and ensures timely shipments.
• Provides customer service and facilitates purchases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Communication

Negotiation

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Office 365

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Expires Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers.

At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits:

• Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities
• Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel
• Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs
• Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events
• Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie

If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.

The purchasing agent is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and spare parts needed to support company-wide daily operation, maintenance and courier activities. This individual serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for all purchasing and warehouse related software and processes and is also responsible for maintaining overall warehouse inventory levels and cleanliness.

Work environment and scheduling

This is a regular full-time position that works 100% onsite at both Platte River’s headquarters in Fort Collins and at Rawhide Energy Station north of Wellington throughout the workweek (Mondays and Wednesdays at Rawhide, Tuesdays and Thursdays at headquarters).

Purchasing needs at Rawhide Energy Station may arise outside of normal business hours due to Rawhide’s 24/7 operations; this individual must be able to respond within a reasonable timeframe when needed and is responsible for their own transportation to/from work.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization.
• Processes requisitions, purchases materials, follows up with vendors and requestors, and resolves issues that may arise during the procurement process including researching past due open purchase orders.
• Locates vendors for materials, equipment, supplies, or services and works with them to determine product availability, terms of sales, and obtain quotes as needed.
• When needed, assists the warehouse specialist with warehouse activities which includes issues/receipts, shipping out materials, inventory cycle counts, lifting heavy materials and operating a forklift.
• Maintains carrier relationships and arranges transportation for ordered materials, ensures timely processing of outgoing shipments.
• Develops strategic alliances with vendors, maintains carrier relationships, and monitors incoming deliveries.
• Provides excellent customer service with internal and external partners to facilitate purchases.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of spare parts and a clean and well-organized warehouse to facilitate safe and efficient daily operation.
• Collaborates with accounts payable department to resolve issues with invoices.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the design, implementation, and training of purchasing and warehouse related software and processes.

Other functions

• Assists in certificate of insurance process and maintaining vendor records including current W-9.
• Provides backup coverage and support for warehouse locations across the organization.
• Attends department and safety meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to stay on task with regular to frequent interruptions.
• Skilled in task prioritization and time management.
• Working knowledge of work orders, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Intermediate level computer proficiency with Office 365 and asset management software.
• Experience with purchasing negotiation (price, delivery, freight), terms and conditions, and certificates of insurance.
• Ability to read, interpret, create or edit documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand, learn, use, and train on Oracle ERP system as well as warehouse and purchasing processes
• Basic math abilities (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers).

Qualified candidates

• Work experience: At least 2 to 3 years in a purchasing-specific role using an enterprise ERP system (Oracle Cloud preferred).
• Intermediate-level experience working in Office 365 suite.
• Education: High school diploma or GED or higher.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours a week, when required.

Pay

This is a non-exempt position that is paid bi-weekly; ranges listed below are annualized.

Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include specific skills, years of experience, education, and certifications.

• Full range: $73,458 to $99,086
• Hiring range: $73,458 to $86,339

This posting will close on June 18 at 5:00 pm.

Recruitment notice:Platte River Power Authority does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based placement services. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations to staff are accepted without a valid agreement. Any unsolicited resume submitted to staff will be considered property of Platte River Power Authority and with no obligation to pay any referral fees.

Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:

• Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Basic life insurance
• Basic accidental death and disability
• Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary)
• Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan

For additional information, please see our website careers page at:https://www.prpa.org/careers/benefits/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email [e-mail].

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status).