Procurement Specialist

Pay Range: $33 - $43 per hour

Why choose us

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice were part of a family of 20 companies tackling tough construction environmental and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. Youll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaskas Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social cultural and economic welfare of over 35000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does STG Inc do

STG Inc. excels at infrastructure development in environmentally and logistically complex locations. Our teams deliver specialized projects across Alaska including wind energy installations communication towers and power systems for remote communities. All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska by delivering projects with the highest levels of professionalism innovation safety and quality. We provide training and advancement paths that allow you to grow your career while delivering essential services to communities that need them most.

STG Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice a group of 20 companies delivering construction engineering and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect

As the Procurement Specialist you will work out of Anchorage AK and you will be responsible for the procurement and purchasing activities for STG Inc specifically receiving and processing order requisitions for a wide variety of materials and supplies obtaining quotes and shopping for the best price placing orders with vendors and coordinating pick-ups and deliveries to support various remote construction projects and company operations. You will work primarily in the office but also occasionally performs general laborer work outdoors and drives a company vehicle to support department needs.

How will you do it

• Receive and process order Requisition Forms for operations and construction projects in a timely manner.
• Frequently check e-mail and the department fax machine for requisitions.
• Respond quickly to phone calls and voicemails.
• Prioritize orders.
• Obtain order approval as outlined in the Companys Procurement Standard Operating Procedure.
• Issue purchase orders per vendor to complete order requests in full.
• Place orders with vendors ensure accurate pricing and lead times on all goods ordered.
• Work directly with Foremen Project Managers field personnel and vendors to ensure order accuracy.
• Work directly with Equipment Manager in ordering parts and equipment.
• Use the internet and other available resources to research parts materials and supplies.
• Negotiate with different vendors regarding price quality timeliness and other factors.
• Expedite and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery and pick up of goods.
• Track orders and follow-up as needed to confirm delivery.
• Reconcile vendor Pick Tickets to associated purchase orders.
• Reconcile packing lists to purchase orders for freight sent directly to Seattle ports.
• Reconcile Requisition forms to orders received from vendors and provide timely order status updates to order requesters and parties involved.
• Track back ordered items and provide timely order status updates to order requestors and involved parties.
• Plan and map out order pickups and deliveries.
• Package label and load goods for shipment.
• Obtain quotes from vendors to support company and project operations and bid efforts.
• Work directly with project management support staff in getting project take-offs quoted and purchased.
• Turn purchase orders and the associated backup to the Accounting Department in a timely manner.
• Work closely with accounting staff to resolve questions and issues.
• Drive a Company vehicle ranging from a regular pickup van or flatbed truck up to 1.5 tons with large loads.
• Pick up and deliver orders and materials from vendors freight companies etc.
• Make supply and grocery order runs including shopping loading and packing for shipment.
• Act as company courier to deliver and pick up office communications and documents.
• Drive a planned route specific to the days orders and requirements as needed.
• Drop off recyclable materials at the local collection site as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional long-term relationships with vendors.
• Provide administrative support to the Procurement & Logistics Department including:
• Answer multiline phone system and route calls.
• Maintain paper and electronic files.
• Operate office equipment such as a computer fax machine copier and scanner.
• Assist with inventory organization and storage in the company yards.
• Work as a team-player with co-workers and business associates in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Responsible for reporting any incident situation or activity that may affect the companys ability to operate safely ethically and profitably to company management or designated safety personnel.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.
• Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of procurement practices rules and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of standard ordering processes.
• Intermediate knowledge of construction materials equipment and terminology.
• Intermediate knowledge of major construction vendors relevant to Alaska.
• Basic knowledge of standard hazardous material transportation and handling protocols.
• Basic knowledge of remote Alaska logistics and associated freight companies.
• Knowledge of Anchorage area with ability to navigate the road system.
• Knowledge and ability to follow all state and local driving laws.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct business ethically and professionally and represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision and productively manage time.
• Strong computer skills particularly a firm working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills: able to multi-task organize resources establish priorities meet deadlines and follow up on pending items.
• Excellent record keeping skills including creating and maintaining written documentation and managing paper and electronic files.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and staff.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to accurately process reconcile and track orders.
• Ability to compare data determine differences and make sound decisions based on factual data.
• Ability to use the internet to research parts materials and suppliers.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations detect unobvious facts and issues and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work in a team environment take direction and receive feedback from across organization levels.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or methods to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes.
• Ability to adhere to established company policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to drive company vehicles ranging from regular pickups to flatbed trucks up to 1.5 tons with large loads on a regular basis.
• Ability to safely move materials.
• Ability to drive in inclement weather.

Who is STG Inc. looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of procurement and/or purchasing experience in the construction industry.
• Valid state Drivers License and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of STGs Driving Policy
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Alaskas construction industry is preferred.
• Experience with Costpoint or electronic purchasing system preferred.
• Hazmat Transportation certification preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. STG has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. The employee must exercise flexibility regarding last-minute requests for project support and varied workloads. At times there may be a need for occasional weekend and/or evening work to meet deadlines.

More reasons you will love working with STG Inc.:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance AD&D LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD Accident Cancer/Critical illness and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid Sick Leave as outlined in the company handbook.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays 1 Bonus Work Anniversary Floating Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook. For questions please email the Human Resources Department at .

How do you apply

Please visit our careers page at and select STG Inc under the company tab.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally it is our policy to select place train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race color religion/creed sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity citizenship genetic information or other protected status. When applicable our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training transfer promotion placement layoff compensation termination reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties responsibilities and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.