About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Job Overview The incumbent arranges for the purchase of assigned commodities and services. The Buyer is responsible for the awarding, administering, and the close out of purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements used to purchase a wide range of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. For over 50 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in some the country's fastest-growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Gulfport Job Corps Center is a part of the nation's largest career technical training and education program. Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities Essential Duties & Job Functions: Reviews purchase requests; discusses requirements with Center department heads and vendors; examines price, suitability, and availability of items or services; compares specifications and reviews alternatives to ensure purchase requests are fulfilled. Ensures that the procurement process and documentation is in compliance with the Acquisition Policy and Procedures Manual. Obtains appropriate commodities and services in a timely manner to support production processes and schedules. Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures. Obtains oral and written price quotes for commodities and services from vendors. Compares quotes with specifications and availability of items. Prepares purchase orders through a computerized system and places orders for the purchase of goods and services. Expedites deliveries and or slows down deliveries as required in order to maintain optimal inventory levels. Organizes, updates, and retains product information files and purchase order records. Reconciles purchase orders/ invoicing issues. Participates in meetings and conference calls with internal and external personnel as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Mandatory: Associate’s degree. Three (3) years progressively responsible purchasing and procurement experience An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties and functions of the job may be substituted for Associate’s Degree. Successfully pass a background check and drug test. Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record. Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.