Junior Buyer / Buyer (DOE)

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?

Compensation Range For This Position

Junior Buyer: $56,305 - $70,981

Buyer: $66,517 - $87,523

We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.

Position Summary

Solicits quotations, negotiates, coordinates and evaluates purchase and contractual agreements for assigned commodities and services in varying degrees of complexity (dollar value, number of systems or components involved, impact to Company operations or product lines, etc.). Level of responsibility in this position will directly correlate to the degree of intricacy, including legal requirements, of proposals, purchase orders, or contracts. Contributes directly to achievement of Company objectives. At the Jr. Buyer level, the incumbent will have moderate supervision, with the expectation that the employee carries out routine responsibilities with some direction.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples Of Job Duties

Junior Buyer

• Responsible for issuing purchase orders and assist with negotiation of new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders with suppliers to ensure purchase orders accurately reflect the latest requirements and terms and conditions in compliance with Company-supplier agreements and with all governing regulations. (35%)
• Must have a working knowledge of Systems, Applications, Reporting and Products (SAP) in Data Processing and inventory management software. (20%)
• Assist Sr Buyer with document editing and organization as needed for larger procurements. (15%)
• Coordinate hotels, travel, and rental cars and provides new sources for catering and locations for Finance special events. (10%)
• Assists in the Buyer Savings report. (10%)
• Assists in strategic planning for Stock usage in the upcoming seasons. (10%)
  
  

Buyer

• Issue purchase orders and negotiate new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders with suppliers to ensure purchase orders accurately reflect the latest requirements and terms and conditions in compliance with Company-supplier agreements and with all governing regulations. (40%)
• Coordinate materials to Alaska Communications locations and arrange coordination of cost effective and timely goods transportation to include road, air, rail and sea. (20%)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Management to include walkthrough with potential bidders. (10%)
• Contributes to Buyer Savings report. (10%)
• Provides new sources for Materials and Contractors. (10%)
• Plan for strategic stock usage for the upcoming seasons. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competency Statements

• Communication Skills - Successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Position will require frequent preparation and delivery of detailed plans and proposals. Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on decision-making, conflict management, and team building and teamwork. Must have ability to develop work plans, work effectively as a member of a team, report on status of projects, and represent the team in meetings and/or with the client, and be able to coordinate issues identification and resolution between clients and the development team.
• Accountability - Ability to plan, organize, measure and coordinate multiple tasks to deliver the budget for product line, revenue and profit.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
  
  

Where Vision Drives Value

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED-Alaska Communications believes that enterprise value is built by creating value for customers. From the delivery of high performance and reliable services to the provision of exceptional customer care, the Company never loses track of the idea that value is built one customer interaction at a time.
• DISCIPLINED- Alaska Communications is dedicated to taking a disciplined, long-term view of their markets and investments. This vision is the core of ATN International’s investment strategy.
• OPPORTUNISTIC- The Company’s financial discipline provides it with the flexibility to react quickly to value-based opportunities that arise. When opportunity knocks – they are ready.
• COMMITTED- Alaska Communications views their portfolio of companies as platforms for further investment that can drive growth. The Company is eager to reward success in markets with growth capital.
• EXPERIENCED- There is a focus on hiring experienced local management teams in the operating companies, with the freedom to operate independently and creatively within fundamental parameters. ATNI supports and supplement local management with strategic advice and a range of portfolio support services provided by teams of experienced operating professionals.
• ACCOUNTABLE- Alaska Communications is proud of their record of delivering very strong financial results over many years. They have consistently grown dividends and shareholder value while expanding the business.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. Equivalent education, experience, and training may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Experience Required: One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a business operations environment. Equivalent education and training may be substituted for experience.

Junior Buyer

Preferred: One year of purchasing experience. Education or training in contract negotiation, contract and/or technical writing, technical aspects of telecommunications industry. Accredited Purchasing Professional (APP) or equivalent certification.

Buyer

Preferred: Accredited Purchasing Professional (APP) or equivalent certification.

Computer Skills: Demonstrated working knowledge of purchasing software applications. Demonstrated proficiency working with the Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

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