Buyer

Buyer

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Buyer to support the purchase and timely delivery of goods and services for the organization while leveraging negotiated and executed agreements. You will work closely with our team of procurement professionals to ensure our alignment with high-performing suppliers that maintain compliance with commercial terms. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement process improvements and solutions that build relationships with suppliers, helping ensure our organization's ability to purchase goods and services that enable us to effectively deliver safe and reliable utility services to our customers.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Leveraging negotiated and executed agreements to obtain materials, supplies, equipment, and services from suppliers at the lowest cost while considering quality, reliability, and urgency
• Reviewing, processing, tracking, and expediting orders, and organizing product information and tracking back orders
• Managing our internal inventory system catalog to ensure goods and services are added in addition to proper min/max levels
• Evaluating safety stock to ensure items are available for emergency situations
• Ensuring reservations and accurate items are ordered at adequate inventory levels to meet project schedules and ensure all organizational needs are met
• Generating, researching, and evaluating reorder points based on product need, availability, cost, and turnover ratio
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to buying practices and supplier management policies

Who You Are

• Demonstrated buyer, purchasing, and/or procurement experience, preferably within the utilities or manufacturing industry
• Experience with building and managing supplier/vendor relationships
• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is valued
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, any of the following certifications - Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness