BUYER Posting Begin Date: 2025/01/28 Posting End Date: 2025/02/04 Category: Purchasing Sub Category: Warehouse Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 21.00 Maximum Salary: 21.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Tax Commission Career Opportunity Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. The position is in the Boise Office in the Chinden Campus, 11321 West Chinden Blvd, Building 2. A compensation analysis will be completed for the selected candidate. Summary: Are you interested in a position that will bring variety to your work day? The Idaho State Tax Commission is seeking a Buyer to purchase supplies, services, material, and equipment for a department; research and perform value analysis on products, services, and equipment; perform warehouse duties; assist Senior Buyers in the purchasing unit and perform related work. Example of Duties 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 + Reviews and evaluates bids, records bid information including vendor price, payment terms, delivery + Issues awards + May prepare a bid and RFPs that may 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 + May obtain and issue emergency purchase authorizations + Product research and value analysis: + Conducts research to identify products or equipment for potential department use + Requests for 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 Warehouse: + Receive and deliver orders to departments + Maintain accurate inventory counts + Escort contractors + Do minor vehicle maintenance and handle tires Minimum Qualifications: + Interpreting and applying public/governmental/private purchasing procedures Typically gained by six months of experience in interpreting and applying public/governmental purchasing procedures OR completion of applicable college level or industry specific coursework covering purchasing procedures + A valid driver's license Willingness + Physical ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to bend, stoop, lift, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds Work in dusty and dirty conditions Why Join Us? + OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho. + OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration. + OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect. What Do Our Employees Say About Us? + "I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility." + "We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life." + "My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends." Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idahotax) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/idahotax/) to learn more about us! Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 208-334-0478. What's In It for You? + Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance + PERSI defined benefit retirement plan + Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day + 11 paid holidays per year + Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks + Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation + Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals + Beautiful state campus with lots of free parking, walking paths, and centrally located in the valley on Chinden Blvd. in Boise (ISTC Recruiter should remove this bullet point if the position is for a field office) + The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions. EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit 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[email protected]. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information). Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.