Junior Buyer, Construction Procurement – Alaska

Insight Global; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Buyer to support procurement for an active construction project in Alaska. Based in Anchorage, you will back up an existing Buyer, manage quotes, issue POs, and liaise with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

The role welcomes candidates with limited experience or recent graduates; a background in supply chain, construction, or oil and gas helps, with training provided. Pay is $28–$38/hr. Rotational schedule with two weeks of 10-hour days, then a four-day week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Exposure to procurement, purchasing, supply chain, accounting, or oil and gas operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process material and service requisitions by obtaining quotes, issuing purchase orders, and following up with suppliers.
• Coordinate purchases in accordance with company policies and agreements.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, discrepancies, warranty claims and returns.
• Track and provide status updates on purchase orders and requisitions to project and site teams.
• Chair Procurement Status Report meetings on a regular schedule and provide updates on activities and material status.
• Respond to questions from project stakeholders and site personnel about ordered materials and services.
• Review requisitions for completeness and accuracy; gather information when needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and assist with vendor selection based on quality, cost, and delivery needs.
• Identify procurement risks that could impact project schedules or deliverables.
• Support process improvements and suggest ideas to enhance procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Supply chain

Accounting

Construction environment

Oil & gas operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Buyer to support procurement for an active construction project in Alaska. Based in Anchorage, you will back up an existing Buyer, manage quotes, issue POs, and liaise with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

The role welcomes candidates with limited experience or recent graduates; a background in supply chain, construction, or oil and gas helps, with training provided. Pay is $28–$38/hr. Rotational schedule with two weeks of 10-hour days, then a four-day week.