Address
Form of workSummary
Under general supervision, purchases standard and specialty materials and equipment and coordinates procurement support functions and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related purchasing tasks.
*This position can be based out of Big Lake, AK or Anchorage, AK*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receives and reviews new purchase requisitions and requisition changes from the field for goods or services to be purchased.
- Prepares and issues requests for quotation.
- Obtains and reviews bids and proposals from suppliers and coordinates technical review with projects.
- Negotiates best delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting price
- Prepares bid analyses and recommends a supplier according to company established criteria, product-specific criteria and guidance from senior purchasing staff.
- Prepares purchase order documents and authorizes purchases within budgetary limitations; obtains approvals for purchases beyond personal authorization ceiling.
- Works with expediters and accounts payable personnel to resolve problems related to purchase orders.
- Expedite materials, develop cost information for preparation of estimates and bid proposals.
- Contact suppliers to resolve problems regarding invoice discrepancies.
- Compare/obtain freight quotations and make shipping arrangements.
- Maintains comprehensive and auditable purchase order files, primarily in standard, hard copy format.
- Tracks and reports supplier performance.
- Performs in a timely manner to meet project schedule requirements.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years purchasing experience will be considered.
- Minimum four (4) years directly related purchasing experience in the construction industry required.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
- Supply chain background preferred.
- Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Required Language
Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference
NANA Construction, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholders of NANA and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
It is NANA Construction, LLC policy to conduct background checks, drug testing and a physical assessment, as applicable, once an offer has been accepted, in accordance with company and/or contract requirements.
Accommodation Request
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone or via email. In order to appropriately assist you with an accommodation, we ask that you please specify the assistance needed in order to access our jobsite and post for a position. The dedicated email and telephonic options are listed below and are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance.
To request an accommodation by telephone, contact us at: 1-800-478-2000
To request an accommodation by email, contact us at recruiting@nana.com
