State of Idaho
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ISP Buyer The Idaho State Police (ISP) has a current opening for a Buyer supporting the Financial Services Office in Meridian. This position will purchase supplies, services, materials, and equipment for a department, research and perform value analysis on products, services and equipment, and perform related work. The successful applicant will be required to complete a background investigation and polygraph examination. Please review the ISP Drug Policy and ISP Grooming and Appearance Standards at www.isp.idaho.gov.
Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing: Determines product, equipment and service requirements; determines methods of acquisition; prepares specifications, selects vendors and requests written bids/telephone quotes on purchases within delegated authority; prepares specifications for informal quote requests (RFQ) and administers the RFQ process through the State of Idaho’s online procurement system.
Reviews and evaluates quotes, records quote information including vendor price, payment terms and delivery terms; may prepare specifications for formal bid requests that include value analysis, life cycle costing and weighted value procedures for purchases that are processed through Division of Purchasing; may review, evaluate and recommend bid award to Division of Purchasing.
Advises users about product and service availability and specification preparation; advises users on legal requirements and policies and procedures established for procurement; resolves vendor-user conflicts; negotiates janitorial, maintenance, or photocopy contracts; may obtain and issue emergency purchase authorizations.
Product research and value analysis: Conducts research to identify products or equipment for potential department use; requests information about products and services; may attend trade shows; meets with vendors to receive product and service information; performs value analysis; analyzes quality, price, source of supply, delivery date, shipping charges and final cost; performs life-cycle costing including analyzing equipment long-term maintenance and expenses to determine residual value and related operating expense.
Minimum Qualifications
Some knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
Life-cycle costing principles.
Experience
Operating a computer.
Preparing specifications for bid.
Applying value analysis criteria to products and materials purchased.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with government purchasing methods and procedures.
Experience with statewide Luma system.
Benefits 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 related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.
EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Other
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Government Administration
Boise, ID $55,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks ago
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ISP Buyer The Idaho State Police (ISP) has a current opening for a Buyer supporting the Financial Services Office in Meridian. This position will purchase supplies, services, materials, and equipment for a department, research and perform value analysis on products, services and equipment, and perform related work. The successful applicant will be required to complete a background investigation and polygraph examination. Please review the ISP Drug Policy and ISP Grooming and Appearance Standards at www.isp.idaho.gov.
Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing: Determines product, equipment and service requirements; determines methods of acquisition; prepares specifications, selects vendors and requests written bids/telephone quotes on purchases within delegated authority; prepares specifications for informal quote requests (RFQ) and administers the RFQ process through the State of Idaho’s online procurement system.
Reviews and evaluates quotes, records quote information including vendor price, payment terms and delivery terms; may prepare specifications for formal bid requests that include value analysis, life cycle costing and weighted value procedures for purchases that are processed through Division of Purchasing; may review, evaluate and recommend bid award to Division of Purchasing.
Advises users about product and service availability and specification preparation; advises users on legal requirements and policies and procedures established for procurement; resolves vendor-user conflicts; negotiates janitorial, maintenance, or photocopy contracts; may obtain and issue emergency purchase authorizations.
Product research and value analysis: Conducts research to identify products or equipment for potential department use; requests information about products and services; may attend trade shows; meets with vendors to receive product and service information; performs value analysis; analyzes quality, price, source of supply, delivery date, shipping charges and final cost; performs life-cycle costing including analyzing equipment long-term maintenance and expenses to determine residual value and related operating expense.
Minimum Qualifications
Some knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
Life-cycle costing principles.
Experience
Operating a computer.
Preparing specifications for bid.
Applying value analysis criteria to products and materials purchased.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with government purchasing methods and procedures.
Experience with statewide Luma system.
Benefits 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 related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.
EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Other
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries Government Administration
Boise, ID $55,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks ago
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