Procurement Specialist
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon (population 18,000+), the largest and fastest-growing city in Eastern Oregon.
Located seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam, the Hermiston area has become a hub for logistics and data center activity.
The area is 30 minutes south of the Tri-Cities in Washington, two-and-a-half hours south of Spokane, three hours east of Portland, and three-and-a-half hours northwest of Boise.
Cost of living is lower than the national average.
Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University have branch facilities in Hermiston; Columbia Basin College and a branch campus of Washington State University are a 40-mile drive.
Area activities are plentiful, and include golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and snow skiing.
Salary:
$97,000-$119,000 DOQUEC Company Benefits & Perks:
4-10 Schedule (Friday's Off)401(K) up to 11% Company MatchPension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits optionsCompetitive WagesVacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidaysGym Membership SubsidyEmployer Sponsored TrainingVarious Opportunities for Fundraising and giving back to the community.
SUMMARYThe Procurement Specialist is required to request bids and quotations, prepare and issue purchase orders for stock and non-stock materials, equipment, professional services, and services ensuring compliance as required to meet the business needs of the overall organization; make purchases in accordance with Cooperatives requirements and processes, state and federal laws, and within delegated purchase authority.
This position will review all purchase requisitions, establish prices and deliveries, and select vendors.
May be asked to lead and coordinate activities within the department at the request of the Materials Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include other duties as assigned.
Support procurement processes such as bids and quotations, prepare and issue purchase orders for inventory stock and non-stock material, professional services, by ensuring documents are processed within approved guidelines, standards, and specifications in accordance to state and federal laws.
Prioritize and review requisitions, processing in accordance with approved guidelines, standards, and specifications; and by acting as the point of contact for employees regarding requisition compliance, process or assistance.
Ensure optimal inventory management practices and coordination within purchasing and inventory processes by communicating on a daily basis with Operations, Engineering and UEC employees; and by proactively identifying system or process issues.
Manage and develop vendor and material resources to support cost effective procurement by selecting vendors and monitoring vendor performance; utilizing current vendors, sourcing potential new vendors and materials which meet business requirements, monitoring impacts to the supply chain which may affect project needs; and communicating new information to the Materials Administrator as applicable.
Ensure timely receipt of materials, supplies and equipment ordered by expediting; reviewing and verifying outstanding purchase orders; proactively coordinating and communicating delivery dates with requestors; and by facilitating procurement alternatives when required to meet business needs.
JOB DUTIES may include other duties as assigned.
Support the efficient operation of the procurement process by initiating reports to maintain accuracy in tracking contracts and ensure compliance with the cooperative's record retention program.
Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that include laws, regulations, security guidelines, and UEC Procurement policies and procedures.
Experience in managing procurement projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and delivering projects within specified timelines.
Coordinate different aspects of the contracting process, including contract closeouts, surplus, department P-card reconciliation backup, and assistance with additional contract administration as needed within the procurement department.
Reviews purchase order terms and conditions and procurement agreements to ensure conformance to company policy, and applicable lender, federal, and state regulations.
Participates actively in the Standards Committee.
Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and/or manager.
A valid driver's license is required for occasional business travel.
QUALIFICATIONSAbility to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITYThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE):
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or other related discipline.
Experience:
Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience with utility materials, procurement, and vendors; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFICATIONS):
Previous experience in a similar environment within the utility industry is strongly preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, adapt rapidly to changing conditions and/or customer needs.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees in informal meetings.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Exceptional computer skills.
Must be adept at using various applications including databases, spreadsheets, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communication by e-mail, and use scheduling software.
Experience with data analysis, financial analysis, and the use of procurement software and tools.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Business Administration Business Requirements Calculations Customer Demand Planning Data Analysis Data Centers Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Located seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam, the Hermiston area has become a hub for logistics and data center activity.
The area is 30 minutes south of the Tri-Cities in Washington, two-and-a-half hours south of Spokane, three hours east of Portland, and three-and-a-half hours northwest of Boise.
Cost of living is lower than the national average.
Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University have branch facilities in Hermiston; Columbia Basin College and a branch campus of Washington State University are a 40-mile drive.
Area activities are plentiful, and include golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and snow skiing.
Salary:
$97,000-$119,000 DOQUEC Company Benefits & Perks:
4-10 Schedule (Friday's Off)401(K) up to 11% Company MatchPension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits optionsCompetitive WagesVacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidaysGym Membership SubsidyEmployer Sponsored TrainingVarious Opportunities for Fundraising and giving back to the community.
SUMMARYThe Procurement Specialist is required to request bids and quotations, prepare and issue purchase orders for stock and non-stock materials, equipment, professional services, and services ensuring compliance as required to meet the business needs of the overall organization; make purchases in accordance with Cooperatives requirements and processes, state and federal laws, and within delegated purchase authority.
This position will review all purchase requisitions, establish prices and deliveries, and select vendors.
May be asked to lead and coordinate activities within the department at the request of the Materials Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include other duties as assigned.
Support procurement processes such as bids and quotations, prepare and issue purchase orders for inventory stock and non-stock material, professional services, by ensuring documents are processed within approved guidelines, standards, and specifications in accordance to state and federal laws.
Prioritize and review requisitions, processing in accordance with approved guidelines, standards, and specifications; and by acting as the point of contact for employees regarding requisition compliance, process or assistance.
Ensure optimal inventory management practices and coordination within purchasing and inventory processes by communicating on a daily basis with Operations, Engineering and UEC employees; and by proactively identifying system or process issues.
Manage and develop vendor and material resources to support cost effective procurement by selecting vendors and monitoring vendor performance; utilizing current vendors, sourcing potential new vendors and materials which meet business requirements, monitoring impacts to the supply chain which may affect project needs; and communicating new information to the Materials Administrator as applicable.
Ensure timely receipt of materials, supplies and equipment ordered by expediting; reviewing and verifying outstanding purchase orders; proactively coordinating and communicating delivery dates with requestors; and by facilitating procurement alternatives when required to meet business needs.
JOB DUTIES may include other duties as assigned.
Support the efficient operation of the procurement process by initiating reports to maintain accuracy in tracking contracts and ensure compliance with the cooperative's record retention program.
Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that include laws, regulations, security guidelines, and UEC Procurement policies and procedures.
Experience in managing procurement projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and delivering projects within specified timelines.
Coordinate different aspects of the contracting process, including contract closeouts, surplus, department P-card reconciliation backup, and assistance with additional contract administration as needed within the procurement department.
Reviews purchase order terms and conditions and procurement agreements to ensure conformance to company policy, and applicable lender, federal, and state regulations.
Participates actively in the Standards Committee.
Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
Respectfully takes direction from supervisor and/or manager.
A valid driver's license is required for occasional business travel.
QUALIFICATIONSAbility to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employees or others.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITYThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE):
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or other related discipline.
Experience:
Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience with utility materials, procurement, and vendors; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFICATIONS):
Previous experience in a similar environment within the utility industry is strongly preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, adapt rapidly to changing conditions and/or customer needs.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees in informal meetings.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Exceptional computer skills.
Must be adept at using various applications including databases, spreadsheets, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communication by e-mail, and use scheduling software.
Experience with data analysis, financial analysis, and the use of procurement software and tools.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Business Administration Business Requirements Calculations Customer Demand Planning Data Analysis Data Centers Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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