BUYER/PURCHASING AGENT (JOB CORPS)

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!

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 60 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.

This position is funded through June 30, 2026, with continuation beyond that date contingent on future funding approval.

Work Model: Onsite

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.

Accountable For:

• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of Center staff and students.
• Ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with all departments
• Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and ability to work in a safe manner, using any required personal protective equipment (PPE) as may be required.
• Compliance with company standard operating procedures and personnel policies and procedures.

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.

Preferred:

• Completion of government contracting classes.
• Training or experience in using the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Have a high level of social contact. They work closely with students and other office staff. Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person. Are occasionally placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or unpleasant. Work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to be able to frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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 if 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.