AFO is looking for a Buyer I to join our team at our Redstone Arsenal, AL location.

Performs duties associated with the buying process. Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors. Organizes product information and tracks back orders. Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply. Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries. Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

Supplier identification and solicitation.

Placement of purchase order awards, including the development and implementation of enterprise-wide agreements.

Executing consulting agreements.

Post award administration of low to moderate dollar value transactions for various programs in the Akima and its portfolio of companies.

Solicits proposals and negotiates terms for master commodity agreements.

Sources and purchases parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.

Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.

Performs and documents price analyses.

Compiles information to keep informed on price trends.

Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Reviews proposals, negotiates prices and terms, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.

Prepares bid packages.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.

Must have a minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to work overtime if needed.

Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and agency specific regulations.

Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications.

Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Job ID

2024-14239

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).