Idaho Staffing
Idaho Transportation Department Temporary Buyer
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. Idaho Transportation Department is recruiting for a temporary Buyer, located at our District 2 office in Lewiston. This position will support the employees in by ensuring the goods and services procured are 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 is non-benefited, temporary, and requires a background investigation before a final job offer is made. Example of Duties Researches 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; Assisting managing inventory; 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; Ensures 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 shares related information with end users; Uses authorized purchasing card. Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of: Purchasing methods and procedures; Life-cycle costing principles. Experience: Operating a personal computer; Preparing specifications for bid; Applying value analysis criteria to products and materials purchased. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in purchasing various technology including hardware and software or knowledge and experience of the industry. Knowledge of accounting and business principles generally acquired through higher education. 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 rule to make decisions, or utilizing open contracts. Forklift operations. CPPB or CPPO certification. Job Responsibilities: 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 [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas. 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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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. Idaho Transportation Department is recruiting for a temporary Buyer, located at our District 2 office in Lewiston. This position will support the employees in by ensuring the goods and services procured are 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 is non-benefited, temporary, and requires a background investigation before a final job offer is made. Example of Duties Researches 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; Assisting managing inventory; 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; Ensures 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 shares related information with end users; Uses authorized purchasing card. Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of: Purchasing methods and procedures; Life-cycle costing principles. Experience: Operating a personal computer; Preparing specifications for bid; Applying value analysis criteria to products and materials purchased. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in purchasing various technology including hardware and software or knowledge and experience of the industry. Knowledge of accounting and business principles generally acquired through higher education. 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 rule to make decisions, or utilizing open contracts. Forklift operations. CPPB or CPPO certification. Job Responsibilities: 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 [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas. 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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.