Purchasing Supervisor

Work for an industry leader and live in one of the top ranked “best places to live” communities in the United States. 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 55,500 members and over 65,500 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.

MVEA is a great place to work, and the Colorado Springs area is a beautiful place to call home. MVEA employees live in an area that is a common vacation destination due to outdoor recreation, easy access to majestic mountain adventures, and over 375 miles of urban and suburban trails. Boasting of over 300 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s front range experiences weather that encourages outdoor activities all year long. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Colorado Springs as the No. 2 best place to live in the country, and the No. 1 best place to live in Colorado based on quality of life, job market, value of living here, and people's desire to live here. As the second-largest city in the state, Colorado Springs offers residents all the modern amenities of a major metropolitan city, but with a friendly small-town feel.

To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop. To learn more about the Colorado Springs community, visit www.coloradospringschamberedc.com.

• Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off
• Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable and Growing Company
• Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Great Company Culture

We are looking for a Purchasing Supervisor who will oversee procurement activities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensures cost-effective quality products are purchased that meet the Association’s system specifications. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, assuring delivery schedules are met, evaluating supplier performance, and developing procurement strategies as well as supervising employees in the warehouse who oversee inventory management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supports the VP of Finance for the overall purchasing management of the Association which includes fleet and inventory management and general plant and special equipment purchases.
• Identifies and evaluates potential suppliers, negotiates contracts, and maintains relationships to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
• Establishes and monitors internal and external controls related to purchasing and inventory to ensure optimum inventory levels to meet systems needs efficiently.
• Develops and administers effective purchasing and inventory management policies and procedures that align with the Associations goals, quality standards, cost, and delivery timelines. Make recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Recommends cost saving opportunities without compromising product or service quality.
• Oversees the entire purchase order process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Identifies potential risks in the supply chain, implements risk mitigation strategies, and establishes contingency plans to ensure business continuity.

• Bachelor's degree is required in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Professional purchasing manager certification is required. If the incoming candidate does not currently hold the certification, he/she is required to obtain the certification within 2 years of starting in the position.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in purchasing or related industry required. Experience should include all aspects of materials management including purchasing and inventory control.
• Supervisory experience is required. This may include management/supervision of staff and/or department.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage in a cross-functional environment with multiple ongoing projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in an automated inventory software system and ability to manage inventory levels, inventory budget, and understanding of return on investment.
• Strong analytical skills are necessary to identify and solve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and extensive knowledge of NISC (or equivalent) enterprise software for inventory, fleet, and purchasing management.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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