Buyer

Nebraska Public Power District • Columbus, NE

40d

About The Position

This position will report to the Procurement Superviser.This position is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of materials and services in support of NPPD business unit needs. Primary duties include day-to-day procurement activities associated with the acquisition and replenishment of goods and services, and the issuance of purchase orders with appropriate terms and conditions. The incumbent provides accurate, timely and cost-effective procurement services for their assigned NPPD's business unit(s)., coordination of request for quotations and the evaluation of the bidder quotations, expediting/follow-up of deliveries and logistics (freight) in accordance with NPPD policies and procedures.

The incumbent must demonstrate high potential and be a self-starter capable of handling multiple assignments with a high degree of initiative, accountability, and accuracy. Positive success working with vendors and internal staff at all levels and business units is critical.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related program and two years of procurement or business-related experience.
• Associates degree (or equivalent accumulation of college credit hours in business or a related program) and four years of procurement or business-related experience.
• High school diploma/GED and six years of experience in procurement or business-related experience is required.
• The incumbent will be required to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access (annual requalification) and will participate in the CNS Fitness-for-Duty Program.

Nice To Haves

• Institute of Supply Management (ISM) certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing processes through Request for Quote/Bid creation, evaluation of quotes/bids, purchase order creation, issuance, maintenance, acknowledgements, and expediting.
• Conduct purchasing activities in compliance with the appropriate codes, standards, or commitments. T&D Buyers: comply with NERC CIP-013 procurement process, perform Risk assessments, and ensure Cyber security terms are executed with vendor, when applicable.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in SAP. Build and maintain strong working relationships with key vendors and internal customers.
• Provide accurate and timely communications with both internal and external customers. Provide technical leadership to business unit personnel relative to NPPD procurement processes, policies, and activities.
• Conduct purchasing activities exercising sound judgment in compliance with appropriate statutes, policies, and procedures, including any special regulatory requirements applicable to specific business unit purchases.
• Work with internal customers to ensure material procurements meet existing specifications. Perform research and incorporate existing requirements into new procurement documents.
• Manage projects through the appropriate procurement process, complying with NPPD Procurement procedures and Nebraska State bid statues,
• Maintain contacts with suppliers to identify the current availability, quality, and pricing.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries. Perform expediting/follow-up of deliveries, coordinating logistics and supplier management.
• Resolve delivered quantity discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, GR/IR issues, maintain accurate purchasing data in SAP, and perform close out of procurement documents.
• Support Strategic Sourcing in development/implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.
• Actively participate in the nuclear Corrective Action Program (CAP) through Condition Report (CR) initiation, evaluation, and resolution and participation in the self-assessment process.
• Determine and include the appropriate Quality Assurance (QA) Program requirements in purchase orders. This includes selection of QA Wording Sets, Approved Suppliers List (ASL) Limitations, and verifying procurement safety class (Safety-related, Non Safety-related, Augmented Quality, etc.).
• Support Nuclear Regulatory Condition (NRC) Inspections, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) evaluations, and QA Audits of procurement and materials, as required.

Benefits

• Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees