Order Clerk / Buyer

Company Overview:

 

Work Where it Matters

 

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

 

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

Akima Infrastructure Protection is looking for a Technical Buyer onsite in Batavia, NY. The Technical Buyer performs procurement of facility supplies and consumables. The work involves all steps from material requests to closeout of Purchase Orders, and updating of company and government work management systems in the procurement process.  This is an on-site position; with regular work hours Monday thru Friday and mission support may be needed outside of normal duty hours.

 

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Procures supplies and consumables for a federal detention facility in accordance with Government procurement regulations and corporate procurement policies. The duties involve evaluation, selection, technical liaison, and other administration duties for a wide variety of items.
• Research vendors and products; analyzes quotes, recommends or selects suppliers, prepares, tracks and closes purchase orders, schedules deliveries.
• Work involves providing status on outstanding deliveries and staying abreast of current approved vendors. 
• Communication with customers as well as outside vendors for updates and information.
• Works closely with technical personnel to have a thorough knowledge of the required items and to ensure quality specifications are translated into purchasing requirements.
• Knowledge required for this position includes the Government purchasing practices and procedures.
• Obtains items from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Can handle complex information and inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders in a customer service focused environment.
• Data entry into work management and accounting systems for initiation, update and closeout actions.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office software such as outlook and excel functions.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Must have a minimum of a HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for at least the last five years.
• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.

Benefits Information: SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. Pay Range: 25.00 Job ID: 2026-25602 Work Type: On-Site