Buyer

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide. 

Scope of Work:

Responsible for the procurement, processing and review of all department purchasing needs. Purchase assigned materials and services at the lowest cost considerations of quality, service, company procedures and Best Value for Fort Carson Support Services (FCSS) and Fort Carson.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the department supervisors and Clerks/Material Schedule Coordinators to ensure that all orders are purchased at the lowest possible cost in the appropriate timeline.
• Review all new supplier orders.
• Contact suppliers to determine classification, terms of sale and other necessary information.
• Ensure that supplier is accurately set up in MAXIMO.
• Review all contracts presented with order, modify and signed.
• Identify orders where contracts are necessary, secure those contracts and process orders.
• Place orders to appropriate suppliers
• Expedite problems regarding order delivery, damaged shipments, shipping errors, etc.
• Assist with resolving billing errors.
• Perform cost/price analysis for routine orders.
• Oversee and follow up on pending and return orders to insure processing is accomplished in minimal timeframe.
• Meet with suppliers.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations. (FAR)
• Draft and submit requests for approval to COR and other Representatives of the DPW as required and/or needed.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, sub-contractors, and others to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field from a four-year college or university is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of least two years of responsible warehouse experience, purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Must possess the ability to work in a high-volume office area and interface in a positive manner with co-workers and the customer.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

• THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Access to Colorado FAMLI benefits for up to twelve weeks of leave per year to:
  1. Bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children.
  2. Care for themselves, if they have a serious health condition.
  3. Care for a family member’s serious health condition.
  4. Make arrangements for a family member’s military deployment.
  5. Address the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
• Health and Wellness Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.