Buyer

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ OPERATIONS SERVICES LLC

Job Title

Buyer

Location

OK Tinker IAM 850 - Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US (Primary)

Category

Transportation Distribution and Logistics

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$37.13 per hour

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required:
None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Alutiiq Operations Services, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer supporting Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, OK. The Buyer performs moderately complex purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services from a variety of vendors. Participates in planning for acquisition of goods and services, coordinates buying and contracting services and serves as liaison between the Procurement Division and internal and external customers. Resolves or refers questions or complaints from users and vendors, and assists with or conducts market surveys, research, and analysis.

• Procure supplies, services and subsistence authorized for local purchase.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative tasks such as follow up on delinquent orders, receiving and processing service calls, work processing, and filing.
• Administers orders and contracts to completion including actions incident to lost or damaged shipments, disposition of over shipments, rejections or delays, terminations, defaults and claims.
• Operates applicable portions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other pertinent directives and regulations as modified by Corporate regulations and procedures approved for use by the Air Force.
• Must have knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its application to subcontracting for the government.
• Must have experience in computer usage to include basic understanding of spreadsheet, word, electronic mail and Internet.
• Possess strong communication, organizational and relational skills.
• Maintains successful completion of CON 110-112 or equivalent.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least four years of work experience in procurement, purchasing, logistics, project management, accounting, or a related field.
• Demonstrates an ability to gain an understanding of basic principles, terms, procedures, and practices of purchasing, including a basic familiarity with cost and quantitative analysis techniques, research principles, department policies, data privacy rules and other applicable regulations and laws. Applies understanding to resolve routine problems associated with the work.
• Demonstrates an ability to learn and apply best practices and methods in identifying purchasing patterns, researching goods and services, resolving informal protests, and preparing specifications and solicitation requests.
• Demonstrates an understanding of software applications applicable to the work being performed. Uses software applications, office equipment, and related tools to perform routine work assignments.
• Demonstrates an ability to identify basic risks and liability implications associated with assignments and refer issues to supervisory personnel.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• An Associate degree in procurement, purchasing, logistics, project management, accounting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with military-specific facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "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.