SENIOR BUYER (Senior Admin Officer) - Range 15 / AMEA

Salary: $34.75 - $51.51 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2026-00386
Department: Purchasing
Division: Procurement
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Alaska


Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT : Purchasing

HOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

LOCATION : 632 W. 6th Avenue, 5th floor, Anchorage, AK 99501
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties


Under general supervision, this position provides information to the public and municipal departments regarding matters related to the acquisition of supplies, professional services, and construction services on behalf of the Municipality of Anchorage. Determine appropriate methods of source selection for request for quotations, formal invitation to bids and request for proposals (RFP's). Review, analyze and recommend action on professional services, statements of work, and detailed construction bid specifications. Develop, solicit, receive, and analyze responses from bidders and proposers to formal bidding processes. Prepare and process bid addendum, RFP addendum as necessary, contract change orders, and negotiates where applicable, construction contract award documents, Assembly Memorandum, documents for professional service contract award approval, documents for supplies and miscellaneous services contracts, award approvals, and formal contract amendments. Conduct pre-bid/post-proposal meetings and ensures confidentiality of proposals in accordance with Anchorage Municipal code requirements.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in procurement, bidding, proposals, and contract management

OR

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in procurement, bidding, proposals, and contract management

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in procurement, bidding, proposals, and contract management

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Preferences
National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) or National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Official (CPPO) through (NIGP) certification

Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:


Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
01


In order to be considered, candidates must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the candidate's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a current Municipal employee and a member of the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (*IMPORTANT: The Municipality of Anchorage is unable to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.)

• Yes
• No

05


What is your highest level of completed education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline.

06


How many years of experience do you have in the field related to the position.

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

07


Describe your relevant experience in detail. Specify which role(s) from your work history demonstrate(s) the qualifications required for this position.
08


Do you have experience with the SAP Purchasing System?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) or National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Official (CPPO) through (NIGP) certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question