Strategic State Procurement Officer

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Idaho, Department of Administration's Division of Purchasing in Boise, is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Officer. This full-time role focuses on state procurement, contract administration, and ensuring compliant purchasing practices across agencies.

Responsibilities include preparing specifications, bidding documents, and vendor communications, with opportunities for NASPO/NIGP/IPPA involvement. Fingerprint background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract administration within government or public sector.
• Ability to prepare specifications and bid documents with attention to legal requirements.
• Familiarity with life-cycle costing and value-analysis criteria.

Responsibilities

• Advises departments of legal requirements for purchasing.
• Consults on contract terms and conditions to ensure clarity.
• Reviews bid rejection rationale for adequacy.
• Confirms selection of suppliers in compliance with the State Procurement Act.
• Prepares and issues formal bidding documents.
• Corresponds with vendors and department personnel regarding purchasing problems.
• Interacts with NASPO/NIGP/IPPA as part of professional development.

Skills

Purchasing methods

Contract preparation

Life-cycle costing

Value analysis

Weighted-value methodology

Interpreting governmental codes

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Contract management systems

Job description

The State of Idaho, Department of Administration's Division of Purchasing in Boise, is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Officer. This full-time role focuses on state procurement, contract administration, and ensuring compliant purchasing practices across agencies.

Responsibilities include preparing specifications, bidding documents, and vendor communications, with opportunities for NASPO/NIGP/IPPA involvement. Fingerprint background checks are required.