Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist II will be responsible for the cradle to grave procurement process and/or procurement package while abiding by the Alutiiq Information Management (AIM) corporate procurement policies and procedures, IMAP contract guidelines, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Foreign Affairs Manuel (FAM), and/or Department of State (DoS) guidance. The PS II is responsible for evaluating vendors based on price, quality, reliability, availability, and technical support. The Procurement Specialist will contract the appropriate product to be delivered and utilize the best methods to reduce procurement and shipping expenses, so the program can operate within the budget and timeline. Below is a brief description (not limited to) of the roles and responsibilities to perform for IMAP:

• In accordance with (IAW) FAR, employ standardized procurement and sourcing strategies

• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships

• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

• IAW local policies, facilitate the ordering of necessary goods to fill requisitions

• Collaborate with key personnel, i.e. corporate procurement, accounts payable, and internal logistics team members to ensure clarity of the specifications of equipment

• Responsible for the cradle to grave procurement process and/or procurement package

• Maintain accessible, current documentation/records to include orders, cost, receipts, and relevant vendor correspondence

• Procurement requisition tracking and accountability (micro purchases and corporate purchase packages)

• Being the final say and/or approval for procurement packages

• Document all procurement activity for management review

• Other duties as assigned

Deliverables may include:

• Daily requisition log reconciliation

• Monthly credit card reconciliation (final review)

• Weekly ordering status for PM review

• Daily program Purchase Order completion (%)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in corporate procurement, government procurement a plus; or Associates degree or above with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in corporate procurement, government procurement a plus

• 3-8 years minimum experience in corporate procurement activity

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, at minimum.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding and/or practice of government procurement

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational, data and records management skills

• Strong multi-tasking abilities

• Aptitude in decision-making, and working with numbers

• Highly proficient and well-rounded knowledge of government procurement regulations

• Strong interpersonal skills and familiarity operating in customer-oriented environments

Typical Pay/Range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.