Purchasing Specialist (Buyer)

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

Research, quote, and purchase materials and equipment.

Maintain top vendors for each line item.

Maintain Purchase Authorization Forms (PAF) for purchasing.

Request Purchase Orders (PO) for all approved PAFs.

Maintain a software and hardware database that contains, as a minimum, the make, model number or version number, serial number, purchase date, contract and contract number (if applicable), purchase price, renewal date, license data, warranty data, and period of performance for all 30th Signal Battalion NEC assets.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

REQUIRED DEGREE / EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :

High School diploma and three (3) years of experience performing purchasing and procurement duties.

OSHA 30 certified

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Three (3) years of experience performing property accountability, inventory, and property tracking duties.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, GCSS-ARMY and ServiceNow

Must be extremely familiar with DoD operations.

May be required to work overtime.

Rotational callback and emergency duty are requirements of this position.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Experience in a Government and / or IT environment preferred.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE :

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.