Versant Power

Senior Buyer

Presque Isle, ME

Full-time

About This Job

JOB TITLE: SENIOR BUYER

LOCATION: PRESQUE ISLE OPS

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the energy that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power continues to provide efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine, while never losing sight of safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and innovation, for over 100 years.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for the procurement of a wide range of materials, equipment and services for Versant Power. Responsible for sourcing suppliers, quoting, analyzing, negotiating, awarding, and effectively managing multiple year contracts as well as procurement functions related to business projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Serves as an approved agent to request and receive informal quotations to procure materials, equipment and services for all Versant Power stockrooms, projects and facilities. Aids in the preparation of formal Requests for Information, Requests for Quotes, and/or Requests for Proposals and assists in the evaluation of quotes and bids.

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Develops and maintains supplier relations and works to successfully include minority businesses opportunities in purchasing.

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Resolves discrepancies, claims, and disputes over material, deliveries, receipts, and invoices. Provides warranty enforcement as required.

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Works collaboratively with ENMAX Corporation while ensuring internal customer satisfaction, efficiency and economical pricing for materials, equipment and services.

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Maintains a working knowledge of utility materials, vehicles, office/facility and other electrical system components.

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Understands, administers and works within established Procurement Guidelines including regularly reviewing the Procurement Guidelines to make recommendations based on current trends in supply management and practical application within the Company in accordance with corporate strategies.

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Deals with suppliers and company employees honestly and professionally without reciprocity adhering to the Company’s Code of Conduct.

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Assists in projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by Manager.

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Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Serves as an approved agent to request and receive formal quotations to procure material, equipment, and services for Versant Power and to commit funds for all procurement transactions up to a designated authority levels established by Company policy.

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Participates in cross-functional teams to identify and recommend improvement solutions to issues relative to supply chain.

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Collaborates with material requestors on Standards and Material Quality Assurance Departments' new or alternate materials, changes in specifications, manufacturing schedules, delivery lead times, prices and other pertinent costs.

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Demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state and local agency laws, regulations and ordinances that pertain to procurement practices.

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Identify, qualify and develop new suppliers for sourcing the identified commodities.

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Performs other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field is preferred.

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CPM or CPSM certification by the Institute of Supply Management

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Four years related work experience must be related to a materials discipline; procurement, inventory management, warehouse management, operations or engineering.

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Working knowledge in an ERP environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Oracle Financials. Demonstrated good understanding of inventory and purchasing practices and policies.

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Position requires strong leadership and organizational skills.

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Must be capable of effectively managing through multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and driving.

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This position requires hearing and the ability to communicate immediately and effectively

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Position requires visual and mental concentration.

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Position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

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Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Position requires employee to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Position requires some traveling within Versant Power’s service territory.

WORK HOURS:

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Usual work hours are Monday through Friday. Working 40 hours is expected.

PAY:

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Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

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This job description is subject to change at any time.

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Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted openings.

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Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace.

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Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 5/13/25

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About This Job

JOB TITLE: SENIOR BUYER

LOCATION: PRESQUE ISLE OPS

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

WORK HOURS:

PAY:

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Posted: 5/13/25

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