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Full-Time

Procurement Specialist

Posted on 9/27/2025

Calista Brice

Calista Brice

Compensation Overview

$33 - $43/hr

Anchorage, AK, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of procurement practices, rules, and regulations.
  • Advanced knowledge of standard ordering processes.
  • Intermediate knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and terminology.
  • Intermediate knowledge of major construction vendors relevant to Alaska.
  • Basic knowledge of standard hazardous material transportation and handling protocols.
  • Basic knowledge of remote Alaska logistics and associated freight companies.
  • Knowledge of Anchorage area with ability to navigate the road system.
  • Knowledge and ability to follow all state and local driving laws.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct business ethically and professionally and represent the Company in a positive manner.
  • Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision and productively manage time.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly a firm working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Strong organizational skills: able to multi-task, organize resources, establish priorities, meet deadlines and follow up on pending items.
  • Excellent record keeping skills, including creating and maintaining written documentation and managing paper and electronic files.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and staff.
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to accurately process, reconcile and track orders.
  • Ability to compare data, determine differences, and make sound decisions based on factual data.
  • Ability to use the internet to research parts, materials, and suppliers.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, take direction and receive feedback from across organization levels.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or methods to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes.
  • Ability to adhere to established company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work productively under pressure.
  • Ability to drive company vehicles, ranging from regular pickups to flatbed trucks up to 1.5 tons, with large loads on a regular basis.
  • Ability to safely move materials.
  • Ability to drive in inclement weather.
Responsibilities
  • Receive and process order Requisition Forms for operations and construction projects in a timely manner.
  • Frequently check e-mail and the department fax machine for requisitions.
  • Respond quickly to phone calls and voicemails.
  • Prioritize orders.
  • Obtain order approval as outlined in the Company’s Procurement Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Issue purchase orders per vendor to complete order requests in full.
  • Place orders with vendors, ensure accurate pricing and lead times on all goods ordered.
  • Work directly with Foremen, Project Managers, field personnel and vendors to ensure order accuracy.
  • Work directly with Equipment Manager in ordering parts and equipment.
  • Use the internet and other available resources to research parts, materials, and supplies.
  • Negotiate with different vendors regarding price, quality, timeliness, and other factors.
  • Expedite and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery and pick up of goods.
  • Track orders and follow-up as needed to confirm delivery.
  • Reconcile vendor Pick Tickets to associated purchase orders.
  • Reconcile packing lists to purchase orders for freight sent directly to Seattle ports.
  • Reconcile Requisition forms to orders received from vendors and provide timely order status updates to order requesters and parties involved.
  • Track back ordered items and provide timely order status updates to order requestors and involved parties.
  • Plan and map out order pickups and deliveries.
  • Package, label, and load goods for shipment.
  • Obtain quotes from vendors to support company and project operations and bid efforts.
  • Work directly with project management support staff in getting project take-offs quoted and purchased.
  • Turn purchase orders and the associated backup to the Accounting Department in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with accounting staff to resolve questions and issues.
  • Drive a Company vehicle, ranging from a regular pickup, van or flatbed truck up to 1.5 tons with large loads.
  • Pick up and deliver orders and materials from vendors, freight companies, etc.
  • Make supply and grocery order runs, including shopping, loading, and packing for shipment.
  • Act as company courier to deliver and pick up office communications and documents.
  • Drive a planned route, specific to the day’s orders and requirements as needed.
  • Drop off recyclable materials at the local collection site as needed.
  • Establish and maintain positive and professional long-term relationships with vendors.
  • Provide administrative support to the Procurement & Logistics Department, including:
  • Answer multiline phone system and route calls.
  • Maintain paper and electronic files.
  • Operate office equipment such as a computer, fax machine, copier, and scanner.
  • Assist with inventory, organization, and storage in the company yards.
  • Work as a “team-player” with co-workers and business associates in a respectful and supportive manner.
  • Responsible for reporting any incident, situation or activity that may affect the company’s ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably to company management or designated safety personnel.
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Attend and actively participate in meetings.
  • Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Alaska’s construction industry is preferred.
  • Experience with Costpoint or electronic purchasing system preferred.
  • Hazmat Transportation certification preferred.
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