Deputy Purchasing Director – Materials & Services

Anchorage — Purchasing; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Municipalities, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Purchasing Director in Anchorage to manage the commodities section, supervise four staff, and ensure compliant procurement aligned with City Charter and Municipal code.

The role requires strong leadership, contract management experience, and knowledge of federal/state regulations. The position emphasizes oversight of informal and formal solicitations, training, and effective communication within the Purchasing Department and with external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with 9 years of experience in the department, including 3 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or HR with 7 years of department-specific experience, including 3 years supervisory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, HR or related field with 5 years of department-specific experience, including 3 years supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commodities section of the Purchasing Department and ensure lawful, ethical procurement.
• Supervise four direct reports and coordinate training and onboarding.
• Apply knowledge of City Charter, Municipal code, and department policies in pre-award, award, and contract management.
• Provide procurement guidance and manage formal/informal solicitations and SAP-based processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Procurement knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Alaska Municipalities, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Purchasing Director in Anchorage to manage the commodities section, supervise four staff, and ensure compliant procurement aligned with City Charter and Municipal code.

The role requires strong leadership, contract management experience, and knowledge of federal/state regulations. The position emphasizes oversight of informal and formal solicitations, training, and effective communication within the Purchasing Department and with external partners.