Buyer

Northwestern Energy • Butte, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer establishes relationships with vendors for quotes, negotiation of contracts and products, purchase of materials and supplies, and ensuring timely scheduled product deliveries for NorthWestern Energy's operations.

Requirements

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, accounting, or similar field of study is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements.
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in procurement or similar work experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with developing contracts and agreements preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP systems preferred.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors to purchase material and supplies for daily operations while complying with procurement processes and internal controls including preparing materials quotes and Requests for Proposals.
• Create and manage vendor contracts to ensure procurement and timely distribution of materials.
• Act as liaison between department and vendors to monitor and evaluate suppliers' performance.
• Use effective communication and relationship skills to maintain and enhance key vendor agreements.
• Maintain purchasing documents, files, and records including requests for proposals.
• Work with standards engineers to research and recommend materials and products to the company with cost information.
• Work with other departments to manage and resolve vendor issues and concerns.
• Participate in meetings and training for the purpose of self-development and to perform tasks efficiently.
• Work all required hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel to meetings, trainings, and conferences (up to 15% travel per year).
• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements.
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

Benefits

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level