Purchasing Manager

About/Intro: Join ASRC Construction Holding Company (ACHC), a family of construction companies delivering innovative solutions across Alaska. As a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), ACHC combines the strength of one of Alaska's largest and most successful companies with the expertise and entrepreneurial spirit of its operating companies. Together, we build critical infrastructure, support economic growth, and create lasting value for our clients, communities, and shareholders. At ACHC, we're more than builders, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and trusted partners. Our teams work on a diverse range of projects across civil and vertical construction. As we continue to grow, we're seeking talented individuals who are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and delivering excellence in every project. Overview: The Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing departments budget, activities and personnel by: working with the various departments and companies within ACHC to accomplish the management goals, working with the department employees to prevent/resolve issues that arises during the course of business to help and mentor them to achieve success, working with the vendors and suppliers to obtain the best pricing available using the purchasing power of the parent company to obtain the best pricing available, working with the project managers to meet their purchasing needs and expectations. Responsibilities: Work with the purchasing agents to provide the purchasing function to the projects managers, of all construction subsidiaries and joint ventures. Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Coordinate closely with shipping department to ensure seamless coordination from order completion to project delivery Support the Preconstruction Department as needed to develop reasonable estimates during bid projects as well as pricing updates during Design-Build projects Work with vendors to determine the suitability of their products, pricing, and availability. Resolve grievances, claims and trouble shoot problems with vendors and suppliers. Review, evaluate, and approve materials bids. Arrange for disposal of surplus materials, company equipment or surplus job supplies. Work with the equipment manager to support his needs for new/used equipment as well as parts and supplies Participate in continuous improvement in all related processes related to purchasing to leverage requisite new systems and technologies Perform administrative activities as requested. Travel to business and customer locations, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Bachelors degree in Purchasing, Materials Management or another related field. Five (5) of related experience, with increasing responsibility. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products and purchasing software system(s) at an intermediate level. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to complete Supervisor Signs and Symptoms within 90 days of hire. Current Hazmat IATA Dangerous Goods Transportation certification. Current Hazmat Transportation DOT certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability and wiliness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies and procedures. Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment. Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Practical knowledge of administration and management. Mathematics and accounting skills. Competency Requirement ASRC values the comp…

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