Procurement Specialist

Pay Range: $25 - $42 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 onsite in Anchorage AK and will be responsible for the procurement and purchasing activities for the Company 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. This position works 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 including monitoring email fax phone calls and voicemails to ensure prompt response and order approval in accordance with the Companys Procurement Standard Operating Procedure.
• Issue purchase orders per vendor to fulfill requisitions in full; place orders confirm accurate pricing and lead times and ensure complete and accurate order processing.
• Work directly with Foremen Project Managers Equipment Manager field personnel and vendors to ensure order accuracy and proper coordination of parts equipment materials and supplies.
• Work directly with project management support staff in getting project take-offs quoted and purchased.
• Research parts materials and supplies using internet resources and other available tools to identify cost-effective and timely procurement solutions.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate with vendors regarding pricing quality delivery timelines and other procurement factors to support company operations projects and bid efforts.
• Expedite orders and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery pickup and resolution of back-ordered items; track orders and provide timely status updates to requestors and involved parties.
• Reconcile vendor pick tickets packing lists (including freight sent to Seattle ports) and requisition forms to associated purchase orders; resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate documentation.
• Plan and coordinate order pickups and deliveries including packaging labeling loading and preparing goods for shipment.
• Turn purchase orders and supporting documentation over to the Accounting Department in a timely manner and work closely with accounting staff to resolve questions or discrepancies.
• Drive a Company vehicle (pickup van or flatbed truck up to 1.5 tons) to pick up and deliver materials supplies freight office communications and recyclable materials; conduct supply and grocery runs; and operate according to planned daily routes and company driving policies.
• Establish and maintain positive professional long-term relationships with vendors and business partners.
• Provide administrative support to the Procurement & Logistics Department including answering and routing calls on a multiline phone system maintaining paper and electronic files and operating standard office equipment.
• Assist with inventory management organization and storage in company yards and facilities.
• Work collaboratively as a team member with co-workers and business associates in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Report any incident situation or activity that may affect the companys ability to operate safely ethically or profitably to management or designated safety personnel.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and pursue development and training opportunities.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

This position has no 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 the Anchorage area with the 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 positively represent the Company.
• 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 multitask 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.
• Valid state drivers license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Companys Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug driving and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of procurement and/or purchasing experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience in Alaskas construction industry is preferred.
• Experience with Costpoint or an 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.:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance AD&D. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD Accident Cancer/Critical illness and Whole Life Insurance. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350 in reimbursement annually

*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.