GENERAL DESCRIPTION\n\nExamines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.\n\n

DUTIES\n\nCreates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials.\nDetermines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and\/or competitive bidding.\nResearches, interviews and negotiates with vendors to obtain prices and specifications.\nCreates and Maintains Long Term Agreements (LTA) with vendors.\nA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.\nUses knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures related to vendor sourcing\nPerform and maintain activities required for DCAA\/DCMA audits\nWorks with Bills of Materials and Drawings\nWorks with Program Mangers and Engineers to resolve material issues on programs.\nMaintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationships.\nSchedule and conduct supplier meetings \nCommunicate performance expectations and feedback to suppliers\nInteracts with and provides expert advice and guidance to PM's and Proposal team \nParticipates on cross functional teams to identify, develop, document and implement strategies, processes and system improvements in support of company goals \nConsults with management regarding company, industry and procurement best practices\nLead training of new team members and assist in hiring decisions\nProvide constructive feedback to team members \nInitiates improvements to streamline process flows\nHandles additional requests aside of procurement queue \nCovers teammate's desk in their absence \nAttends production\/ project meetings and MRB meetings, as needed\nResolves issues with Purchase Orders, Deliveries and RFPs.\nMaintains PO CPSR files.\nWorks in a team environment\nRequired to work with little supervision\nGenerate Open Status\/Expedite report, work late deliveries and enter expedite notes into Cost Point\nOther duties as assigned. \n\n

EDUCATION\/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\n\nBachelor's degree preferred. Experience may be substituted for education\n8 years minimum experience in the field or a related area\nExperience with Deltek CostPoint required.\nKnowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.\nSkill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.\nSkill in both verbal and written communication.\nSharePoint experience required.\nStrong negotiations skills are required.\nWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.\n\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and\/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\n\nMust be able to walk or stand on level and\/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of time.\nMust be able to routinely climb \/ descend stairs. \nOn occasion must be able to lift 25 pounds. \nMust be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows \/ knees, and reach above \/ below shoulders. \nWorks in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.\n\n

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER \/ VEVRAA \/ADA\n

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.