Mountain View Electric Association Inc

Purchasing Agent

Falcon, CO

$68,640-$83,200

About This Job

Description:

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is one of the fastest growing mission-driven and member-owned electric cooperatives in Colorado. With offices in Falcon and Limon, our service territory spans 5,000 square miles from the foothills outside of Colorado Springs through the rolling plains of eastern Colorado.

While a lot has changed in our industry since we were incorporated as a not-for-profit electric cooperative in 1941, MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago—integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Today, MVEA is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 56,000 members and over 66,0000 meters in portions of eight counties.

Our electric cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,400 miles of distribution line. We are a respected leader in the distribution cooperative industry due to a long history of safety, reliable service, member engagement, financial health, rate stability, and employee dedication.

To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop.

Top Reasons to Work with Us:

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Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off

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Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match

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Stable and Growing Company

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Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

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Great Company Culture

We are looking for Purchasing Agent who will acquire goods and services for all Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) departments. The Purchasing Agent will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand and meet specific requirements while effectively managing inventory and reducing costs. All activities are conducted in adherence to MVEA policies, the Uniform Commercial Code, and relevant state and local laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods or services. Responsible for interpretation of staking sheets in determining materials necessary for construction and maintenance programs of MVEA.

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Oversees the purchase order process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations. Procure goods and services of the correct type and quantity, at competitive prices, and in compliance with established specifications. Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid in accordance with the MVEA Procurement Policy. Expedites orders and requests as needed.

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Ensures that purchase orders are placed and received accordingly by the MVEA warehouse(s). Prepare and generate other related documentation as needed; this includes, but is not limited to, working with the NISC iVUE ordering system to maintain consistent order fulfillment and address any under or overstock conditions.

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Utilizes NISC iVUE purchasing and inventory modules throughout the purchasing process to review requisitions, submit quotations when necessary, create purchase orders, and track documents and inventory when received by the MVEA warehouse(s). Requests bids for purchasing inventory, materials, fleet vehicles, and other necessary purchases when appropriate to secure the best pricing for MVEA.

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Identifies, researches, and recommends potential suppliers. Evaluate current suppliers and maintain relationships to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. Collaborate with Engineering as needed to assess alternative suppliers and enhance product availability.

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Adheres to the purchasing and inventory management policies and procedures that align with the Association’s goals, quality standards, cost, and delivery timelines. Makes recommendations for improvements as needed and identifies cost saving opportunities without compromising product or service quality.

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Meets with representatives from manufacturing and distribution products in order to improve relations, ensure product availability, and reduce costs associated with supply chain activities. Work with manufacturers as necessary for custom-designed items according to users’ specific needs and specifications.

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Provides emergency management support to Operations, including but not limited to, acquiring goods and services for the restoration of power.

Requirements:

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Associate's degree is required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing or related experience within the electric utility industry. Experience in material management should include purchasing and inventory control.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs (including Outlook and Excel) and extensive knowledge of NISC (or equivalent) enterprise software for inventory, fleet, and purchasing management.

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Demonstrated proficiency with NISC iVUE inventory and accounting system or equivalent is preferred.

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Experience with purchasing and managing inventory levels and an inventory budget.

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Proven ability to meticulously prepare precise and punctual RFP and contract document packages, ensuring optimal product quality and competitive pricing.

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

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Consistently demonstrate effective and productive interpersonal communication skills, fostering successful business relationships with leadership, other departments, vendors, and other utilities and industry-related communities.

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Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment managing multiple concurrent projects.

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Possess strong analytical skills crucial for problem identification and resolution.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.