Buyer - ITD

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Buyer to join our ITD team located in Rigby, ID . This position will support the employees by ensuring the goods and services provided are of the best quality for the funds expended. This includes the following: researching and performing value analysis; determining the life cycle of products; preparing service agreements and contracts; requesting, reviewing and evaluating bids; and selecting vendors. This incumbent must also ensure agency compliance with State purchasing regulations.

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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Research and processes requests for purchases and acquisitions of equipment, materials, supplies, and software; headquarters and districts and may include software, software licensing, and support
• Prepares specifications and solicitation documents for quotation of goods and services ensuring that all applicable laws, rules, and policies are followed
• Explains State of Idaho law, rules and ITD policies procedures to vendors and ITD employees
• Reviews and evaluates quotes received and performs value analysis on products and services
• Advises ITD systems and equipment users regarding product updates, service availability, and specification preparations
• Resolves vendor and user conflicts typically to the return of faulty items or incorrect orders
• Ensure proper record keeping procedures are used
• Creates Purchase Orders and performs data entry into ITD financial system
• Ensures correct and proper use of financial coding
• Meets with vendors to review new products or services and share related information with end users
• Uses authorized purchasing card

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

• Experience with purchasing and/or using heavy equipment typically used in transportation activities (snowplow trucks, trailers, loaders, excavators, etc.)
• Customer service experience with demonstrated ability to listen, communicate clearly, and problem solve
• Effectively manage time with little supervision including prioritization of assigned work while meeting the demands of multiple customers
• Previous experience in a purchasing role including any of the following duties: the use of PCard, receiving and evaluating quotes from vendors to verify requirements, pricing, and specifications, issuing purchase orders, applying purchasing law and rules to make decisions, or utilizing open contracts
• Ability to review RFP, RFI, purchasing invoices, purchase orders formal bids, contracts, and requisitions to ensure conformance with State Policies and procedures
• Fork-lift experience. This position will require the candidate to operate a forklift almost daily
• CPPB or CPPO certification

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! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8664.

The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

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/Veterans

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 accommodation 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 email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov .

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