Top Purchasing Executive jobs in Fairbanks, AK

Top Purchasing Executive leads procurement and purchasing operations and develops strategic plans to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Evaluates and develops strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Top Purchasing Executive fosters collaboration with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Designs processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Top Purchasing Executive incorporates auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Purchasing Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Purchasing Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent
  • Colville, Inc.
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
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    Brooks Range Supply is Hiring on the North Slope!


    Brooks Range Supply is needing to find a professional and customer-focused Purchasing Agent for our operations on the North Slope in the Deadhorse Aviation Center (DAC).  In this position, you will be responsible for researching and sourcing necessary parts and products, anticipating business needs, tracking inventory, and maintaining vendor relationships in support of our business.    

    The Purchasing Agent will procure supplies, equipment and services, reviewing requisition requests, prepare purchase orders and solicit bids for goods and services. The Purchasing Agent will also purchase goods and services according to Brooks Range Supply and organizational policies and procedures. This is a slope-based position and does require a Rotational Schedule commitment (2x2 or 3x3). 

    A day-to-day in this position will include researching goods and products, locating suppliers and soliciting services with purchase orders. Most interactions will be over-the-phone, but some in-person interactions should be expected. For all interactions the Purchasing Agent will be welcoming in a friendly and sincere manner, anticipating customer needs, and exceeding expectations to provide an exceptional experience from beginning to end.   


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.
    • Types reports, purchase orders, memoranda, and other documents.
    • Researches vendors and collects prices, specifications, and other data related to goods and services.
    • Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for purchasing department.
    • Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
    • Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.
    • Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
    • Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.
    • Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
    • Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    • Reviews purchase order placement buyers for accuracy and optimum delivery and pricing.
    • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
    • Participate in the development of specifications for services, equipment, products, supplies or substitute materials.
    • Forecasts requirements and orders products to meet sales demands.
    • Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
    • Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.
    • Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
    • Manages fuel meter ticket tracker.
    • Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
    • Ability to type 40 words per minute.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

    Education and Experience:

    • Bachelors degree in related field highly preferred.
    • At least two years of purchasing experience required.
    • Supply Management, Vendor Relationships
    • Excellent organizational & documentation Skills
    • Customer Service Skills
    • Manufacturing Quality & Cost Accounting 

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
    • Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
    • May require travel.

     

    Additional Job Duties

    This job description is 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. Other duties may be assigned and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This job description is not a contract for employment.

     

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Purchasing Agent
  • Corix Career Site
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • Department Administration FLSA Status Non-Exempt Supervisor's Title Support Services Manager Our Purpose is to help people enjoy a better life and communities thrive. Corix has been building, operatin...
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Purchasing Agent
  • Brooks Range Supply
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
  • Brooks Range Supply is Hiring on the North Slope! Brooks Range Supply is needing to find a professional and customer-focused Purchasing Agent for our operations on the North Slope in the Deadhorse Avi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Executive Assistant
  • North Slope Borough, AK
  • Barrow, AK FULL_TIME
  • Summary or Purpose Manages and coordinates the administrative functions for an assigned Department or division, in accordance with Borough and Department policies and procedures. Essential Duties and ...
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Executive Assistant
  • North Slope Borough
  • Barrow, AK FULL_TIME
  • Manages and coordinates the administrative functions for an assigned Department or division, in accordance with Borough and Department policies and procedures.The following duties ARE NOT intended to ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Account Executive
  • United Imaging North America
  • Manley Hot Springs, AK FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Who we are?United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthc...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Customer Service Representative
  • The Judge Group
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview Charlie's Produce - Who We AreCharlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the larg...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Beauty Advisor
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc.
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • ? : We consider applications for this position on an ongoing basis. OVERVIEW: Experience a place of energy, passion, and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Reviewer - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Duties WHAT IS THE WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE (WBO) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Associate
  • Torrid
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Description At Torrid, we celebrate every shape, every size, and every curve of our customer. Our Torrid stores offer an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Development Assistant (CDA)
  • Foundation Health, LLC
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Overview: This position assists the teacher in a classroom within the same age group who are at similar developmental le...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisory Financial Management Specialist
  • Pacific Air Forces
  • Eielson Afb, AK
  • Summary This position will be assigned to the Resource Management Flight on Eielson AFB. Work schedule is subject but no...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate - Fort Wainwright
  • Defense Commissary Agency
  • Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Summary Store Associates work either independently or as part of a team in any assigned retail area of a commissary stor...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Representative
  • Lithia Motors, Inc.
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Dealership: L0143 Chevrolet GMC of Fairbanks Chevrolet Buick GMC of Fairbanks Now Hiring Sales Representatives! We are l...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. 2016 estimates put the population of the city proper at 32,751, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 97,121, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska (after Anchorage). The Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses all of the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the northernmost Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, located 196 driving miles (or ...
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Income Estimation for Top Purchasing Executive jobs
$261,955 to $380,713
Fairbanks, Alaska area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago