Procurement Associate

Basic Purpose
The purpose is to provide support by ensuring that all material ordered through purchasing, including but not limited to vehicles, compression parts and materials, measurement parts and materials, corrosion parts and materials, and day-to-day operations materials, IT parts and materials, administrative offices parts and materials, are acquired and delivered on time as specified by purchase requisitions. In addition, the purpose of this position is to collaborate with like positions within BHE subsidiary business platforms to leverage efficiencies of the Holding Company with respect to risk, value, and bargaining.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field with related purchasing experience or extensive prior work experience in purchasing. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Six years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Strong understanding of general legal issues and understanding to partner with internal business stakeholders to implement contracts to protect Company

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents.
• Advanced computer skills and aptitude necessary to operate desktop and proprietary software related to work requirements (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, financial/accounting system). 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures, contracts, request for services, requisitions, specifications, and safety rules. 
• Excellent organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. 
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills. 
• Willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities to support the operations. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently. 

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations required. Travel and work outside standard work hours as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Working independently and using proprietary systems, provides procurement services in support of Operations, Engineering, IT and administrative services. 

Handles a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, problem solving, innovation and judgment in the procurement of goods and services as follows. 

Based upon information received in company requisitions, leads the company solicitation for bid information from vendors for all goods and services required by company including but not limited to compression parts and materials, measurement parts and materials, corrosion parts and materials, and information technology parts and materials. 

Leads the commercial evaluation of vendor proposals and post tender negotiations with prospective vendors. Issues final purchase orders to vendor in accordance with company policies and procedures with regards to lead times, quality, and operational needs. Once purchase order has been issued, tracks status of order and communicates with information to requestor. Expedites goods when necessary. Reviews exception reports to track material which has been invoiced by not delivered/received. Generates purchasing agreements with select vendors as needed. 

Manages procurement initiative goal tracking and reporting in support of BHE and company initiatives. Independently produces management reporting information and analysis, and performs any additional responsibilities requested/required or independently determined. Develops company guidelines and provides in-depth training to others in their area of expertise. Utilizes skills to fulfill written communication requirements including letters, memos, statistical and other reports, project documentation, and other studies as requested. Manages Department of Transportation-required Material Test Report distribution. 

Maintains electronic and paper filing system of documentation associated with procurement in accordance with company guidelines. Reviews documents to ensure accuracy. 

Participates in vehicle sourcing team and coordinates activities with Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Leads initiative associated with the sourcing and disposal of vehicles including requests for bids, vendor comparison, post tender negotiations, vehicle disposal, and title acquisition, management, and transfer. 

Tests Procurement system in Test Domain after system modifications or in preparation for migration to new operating system. Conducts training on use of system. Identifies system deficiencies and works with IT to correct. Trains all district and headquarters' administrative staff on entering requisitions and monitors company purchases for compliance with purchasing policies. 

Provides backup in other areas where necessary. Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department including maintaining files, databases, back-up support, and resolution of issues as directed. Ensures proper account coding and categories are used on all transactions initiated or monitored. Supports department goals by attending department meetings and required training. 

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company. 

Pay Range: $77,2000.00 - $96,500.00 Up to 12% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company.