Purchasing Agent

Platte River Power Authority•Fort Collins, CO

11d•$76,342 - $103,089•Onsite

About The Position

Platte River Power Authority is seeking a Purchasing Agent to purchase materials, supplies, and spare parts needed for daily operations. The role maintains inventory levels and warehouse organization, supports warehouse operations and courier activities, and serves as the subject matter expert for purchasing and warehouse-related software. The position also provides purchasing support to other buyers within the organization. It is not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling. The Purchasing Agent processes requisitions and purchases, coordinates with vendors and requestors, arranges transportation, monitors orders and deliveries, and helps resolve invoice issues. The role supports warehouse receiving, issuing, shipping, inventory counts, and related activities, including operating a forklift as needed. The position requires collaboration with internal and external partners and attendance at department and safety meetings and trainings. The role requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; at least two years of relevant purchasing experience; experience with purchasing software; and intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products. Applicants must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when required. The position is onsite and may involve exposure to workplace hazards, including heights, fly ash, or energized electrical equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least two years of experience as a purchasing clerk, purchasing agent, or in a similar purchasing role.
Experience working with purchasing software.
Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when required.
Working knowledge of work orders, requisitions, and purchase orders.
Experience negotiating purchasing terms, including price, delivery, and freight.
Experience with terms and conditions.
Experience with certificates of insurance.
Above-average computer skills and experience with asset management software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to create and edit process documents.
Ability to understand, learn, use, and train others on the Oracle ERP system.
Ability to use and train others on warehouse and purchasing software and processes.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers and units of measure.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Planning and organizational skills.
Legally eligible to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience working in purchasing.
One year of experience working in a warehouse.
Experience using Oracle ERP systems.
Experience with the contract negotiation process.

Responsibilities

Model the organization’s mission, vision, values, and culture.
Process requisitions and purchase materials; follow up with vendors and requestors and resolve procurement problems.
Locate vendors for materials, equipment, supplies, or services and determine product availability and sales terms.
Develop strategic alliances with vendors.
Support warehouse operations, including issuing and receiving materials, shipping, inventory cycle counts, lifting materials, and operating a forklift as needed.
Arrange transportation for ordered materials.
Maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory levels.
Obtain vendor quotes when required.
Provide customer service to internal and external partners to facilitate purchases.
Monitor and research past-due open purchase orders.
Maintain relationships with carriers and monitor delivery schedules to and from the warehouse.
Keep the warehouse clean and organized to support operations and safety.
Collaborate with accounts payable to resolve invoice issues.
Ensure outgoing shipments are processed on time.
Serve as the subject matter expert for purchasing and warehouse software, including training users.
Assist with certificates of insurance and maintain vendor records, including current W-9 forms.
Attend department and safety meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including PPO and high-deductible health savings account plans with prescription drug coverage.
Telemedicine.
Benefit advocacy.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending plan.
Basic life insurance.
Basic accidental death and disability coverage.
Voluntary dependent life and supplemental life insurance options.
Voluntary accidental death and disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401a defined contribution retirement plan.
457b deferred compensation plan.
12 paid holidays annually.
Paid personal and sick leave.
Wellness program.
In-house training opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.