Sr Buyer Corporate
Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC, a subsidiary of Afognak Native Corporation, is seeking a Senior Buyer - Corporate to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for goods and services supporting corporate functions and commercial operations.
About the role
The Senior Corporate Buyer serves as a trusted procurement advisor to stakeholders, leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement. This role drives value through spend management, process improvement, risk mitigation, and supplier performance while maintaining compliance with company policies and procurement best practices. Hybrid work schedule: three days per week from the Anchorage, Alaska corporate office.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for corporate, indirect spend categories, and direct commercial operations.
- Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract execution and purchase order issuance.
- Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, service, risk, and supplier performance.
- Conduct competitive bidding activities, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Evaluate supplier proposals and prepare recommendations for award.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships supporting business objectives.
- Monitor supplier performance against established expectations and service requirements; resolve performance, delivery, quality, and invoicing issues.
- Support executive-level purchasing requirements with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Act as the primary procurement contact for assigned corporate functions; collaborate with departmental leaders to understand business requirements and procurement needs.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, IT Security, and other stakeholders to facilitate contract reviews and approvals.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Maintain complete procurement documentation and purchasing records; support internal and external audit activities.
- Track sourcing projects and report realized savings and business benefits.
- Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Demonstrated experience supporting corporate or indirect procurement categories.
- Strong experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
- Knowledge of procurement principles, strategic sourcing methodologies, and supplier management practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, and procurement systems; Deltek CostPoint preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365 skills.
Preferred Experience
- IT software and SaaS solutions
- Professional services and consulting
- Employee benefits and HR-related services
- Facilities and corporate services
Pay
$65,000 to $80,000 annually.