Buyer I

Calpine Corporation is America’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth’s surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Performs assignments that require professional judgment and knowledge of purchase orders, service contracts and other miscellaneous duties as necessary to support internal stakeholders. Responsible for conducting tactical procurement activities (bid, evaluate, and prepare procurement documents) for the acquisition of goods or services in accordance with Calpines procurement policies, standard practices, sound business and ethical practices. Provides assistance in analyzing vendor costs and industry market trends, lead times, performs market analysis and identifies, selects and qualifies suppliers for the supply of spare parts and consumable goods. Assists with vendor strategic alliance teams to identify and implement process improvements to gain better pricing and service from suppliers.

Job Scope and Span of Control

• Entry-level; practical operating knowledge to perform job.
• Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks.
• Uses continuous improvement techniques to make process improvements, lower costs and realize efficiencies.
• Conducts tactical procurement activity (bid, evaluate, and prepare procurement documents) for the acquisition of goods or services in accordance with Calpines procurement policies and standard practices and sound business and ethical practices.
• Utilizes the Corporate ERP System for procurement purchase order and contract management.

Decision Making & Impact

• Routine decisions.
• With guidance, ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities for a single trade, group of closely related tasks or functional area.
• Work typically reviewed by others; work reflects developing competency and basic skills.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgment

• Duties and tasks are standardized.
• Resolves routine problems and answers routine questions and refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Understands and follows the procurement policy and purchasing procedures

Self-Management & Leadership

• Works under direct supervision and/or defined parameters.
• Prioritizes basic tasks; priorities typically guided by standard practices or by others.

Education & Experience

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Entry level/apprentice; varies depending on area
• 0-4 years directly related experience.
• Begins to achieve primary certifications

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)