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Work Where it Matters
Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.
As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:Akima Global Logistics (AGL) is looking for a position to work in Huntsville, Alabama. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities:- Procures flight certified hardware in accordance with Government procurement regulations. The duties involve the evaluation, selection, negotiation, technical liaison, and other administration duties for a wide variety of procurement purchase instruments.
- The work involves providing status on outstanding hardware deliveries and staying abreast of current approved vendors.
- This position works closely with technical personnel to have a thorough knowledge of the hardware and to ensure quality specifications are translated into purchasing requirements.
- Knowledge for this position includes the Government purchasing practices and procedures, and skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
- Performs duties associated with the buying process. Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors.
- Organizes product information and tracks back orders. Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
- Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
- Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems.
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience or 7 years equivalent experience without a degree. Experience with Deltek Costpoint a plus.
- Experience buying flight or military equipment is preferred.
