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When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.
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 is responsible for the awarding, administering, and close out of purchase orders, subcontracts, and blanket purchase agreements used to purchase a wide range of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Agent to ensure that the procurement process is in compliance with the acquisition policy and procedure manual.
Responsibilities:Essential Duties & Job Functions:
Reviews purchase requests; discusses requirements with company department heads and vendors; examines price, suitability, and availability of items or services; compares specifications and reviews alternatives to ensure purchase requests are fulfilled.
Performs follow up procedures to ensure timely delivery of purchases and documents supplier or contractor performance.
Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures and resolves discrepancies with requester prior to solicitation.
Prepares and issues written and oral request for quotes for commodities and services from vendors and request for proposals.
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.
Understands and follows current procurement policies and procedures, ensuring all procurement actions are completed in accordance with the Acquisition Policy & Procurement Manual.
Evaluates and negotiates pricing and terms with suppliers and contractors; documents the negotiation process.
Conducts price analysis and coordinates the technical analysis with requester when required.
Prepares and maintains Purchase Order and Contract files through the close out process.
Maintains Approved Suppliers list and PO/Subcontract Logs.
Distributes purchase orders to the proper departments.
Provides customer assistance and training throughout the procurement process.
Job Requirements:Mandatory:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience working in a procurement department.
Must possess strong customer relations and organizational skills.
Computer proficiency including intermediate skills in Excel and Microsoft Word.
Must possess the ability to perform assigned work tasks without more than normal supervision.
Valid state Driver’s License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
Ability to obtain access to U.S. Government Installations through the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).
U.S. Citizenship.
Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
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.
