Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development. **_Hiring Salary Range: $55,300 - $77,400_** _Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level._ **How you will make an impact in this role:** This position will support the procurement and supply chain management functions by efficiently sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, equipment, and services necessary for the cooperative's operations. This role ensures that all acquisitions are made in a cost-effective manner while adhering to the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and compliance with industry regulations and cooperative policies. By fostering strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, the Buyer I contributes to the seamless operation and reliability of our power generation and distribution systems, ultimately aiding in the delivery of safe, affordable, and sustainable energy to our member communities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Ensure the availability of supplies for the maintenance, repair and operational requirement. 2. Purchase consumable materials, routine plant and transmission materials, and review and update pricing, material requirements and resolving issues between DPC and the Vendor. 3. Develop relationships with Vendors that provide non-hazardous products, compatible with environmental regulations and personnel safety. 4. Responsible for applicable specifications on purchase orders such as ANSI, ASME, ASTM, or MSD sheets, mill test reports, blanket certifications, and/or cure date certification. 5. Perform follow-up on purchase orders to reconcile problems such as expediting, invoicing, or correcting materials and/or quantities, claims under warranties, etc. 6. Review purchase requisitions for account numbers, descriptions, quantity, and proper approvals before issuing a purchase order. 7. Negotiate price and delivery of merchandise with vendors. 8. Evaluate vendor’s quality, capabilities, and price to obtain optimum purchase for Dairyland Power. 9. Obtain pricing for purchasing requirements within departmental budgetary requirements. 10. Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. **Skills:** Possess knowledge of material specifications, including ASME, ASTM, and ANSI standards. Have a basic understanding of contract negotiations and commercial law. Exhibit computer literacy and possess well-developed oral and written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service. Must have a strong attention to detail. **Licenses and Certifications:** Valid Driver’s License, CPSM certification preferred, but not required **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. **Other Job Characteristics:** Engage frequently with suppliers, vendors, and co-workers. Operate under moderate supervision while being both team-oriented and capable of working independently on routine and variable tasks. Work environment is often fast-paced and high-pressure. Visit Dairyland Power Cooperative’s plants, warehouses, and transmission job sites, as well as supplier facilities. Attend product seminars to stay informed on industry developments. We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include: - Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability) - Life insurance - Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans - Paid Time Off - Robust Wellness Program - New Flexible Work Program - Tuition Reimbursement - So much more! Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000. With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace. Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.