Sr Buyer Corporate

Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC, a subsidiary of Afognak Native Corporation, seeks a Senior Buyer - Corporate to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for goods and services supporting corporate functions and commercial operations. This role acts as a trusted procurement advisor, driving value through spend management, process improvement, risk mitigation, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with company policies.

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 supplier 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, collaborating with departmental leaders to understand business requirements.
• 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 as required.
• Track sourcing projects and report realized savings and business benefits.
• Recommend process improvements to 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.
• Proficiency with ERP, purchasing, and procurement systems (Deltek CostPoint preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365 skills.
• Experience sourcing: IT software and SaaS solutions, professional services and consulting, employee benefits and HR-related services, facilities and corporate services.

Skills

• 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.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule: three days per week from the corporate office in Anchorage, Alaska.

Pay

$65,000 to $80,000 annually.