Purchasing Agent I - Regional Support Services Center - On Site Work Schedule

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The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

or contact Recruitment directly at View email address on us.edajobs.com.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary: Under general supervision, processes and tracks requisitions and purchasing documents for ANTHC.

Responsibilities: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Procures supplies, services and equipment for assigned department(s). Prepares requests for quotations, determines correct solicitation method and sources to be solicited; solicits vendors and contractors; negotiates pricing with vendors. Evaluates and confirms bids; compiles, validates and processes required documentation; recommends approval and obtains necessary signatures within scope of authority. Provides customer support to Department staff concerning purchase requirements. Researches vendor information and acquires price quotes; contacts clients and vendors to clarify requests and gather background information; verifies information and resolves issues as needed. Processes purchase orders through required approval process. Performs a variety of administrative functions; prepares and updates reports, records and related documents; responds to inquiries. Enters requisition information and other data into computer system; accesses and locates information for customers, staff, authorized agencies and others. Reviews and approves invoices from vendors. Sorts and codes paperwork according to established department guidelines. Maintains file integrity and confidentiality by adhering to department policies and procedures. Assures the accuracy of the electronic and paper filing systems. Researches files to monitor vendor performance, obtain requested information, insert additional data, and check accuracy of documents. Assists staff with management of the credit card program. Provides information and assistance within the scope of designated authority. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Other information: KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement records management.
• Knowledge of procurement and materials management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of purchasing, budgeting and inventory management techniques and concepts.
• Skill in meeting deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and vendors.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor's Degree in logistics, finance, business or related field. Progressively responsible paraprofessional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-Supervisory - Two (2) years of purchasing or procurement including public procurement experience related to the department that will be served. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.