The individual will be responsible for executing procurement activities such as: proposal support, supplier identification and solicitation, source selection, placement of purchase order awards, and post award administration of low to moderate dollar value transactions for various programs in Akima and its family of companies. **Responsibilities** + 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. + Sources and purchases parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. + Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. + Compiles information to keep informed on price trends. + Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. + Reviews proposals, negotiates prices and terms, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. + Prepares bid packages. + Provides procurement support for proposal efforts as required. + Develops award files compliant with company and government policies and regulations. **Qualifications** + Must be a U.S. citizen with a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. + Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience required or bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus 3 years of experience. + Basic understanding of FAR/DFAR and other Government agency specific regulations. + Working knowledge of different subcontract types including FFP, T&M, Cost Plus and hybrids. + Basic understanding of price analysis methodologies. + Have an intermediate knowledge of the MS Office Suite and MS SharePoint. + Have excellent communication, organizational and writing skills, be a self‐starter, and able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision. **Job ID** 2025-15738 **Work Type** On-Site **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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,** AFO 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,** AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs. **As an AFO 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. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).