Procurement Specialist 1/2

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska is seeking a Procurement Specialist 1/2 flex position within the Office of Procurement and Property Management. You will perform professional procurement functions, assist divisions with procurements under $100,000, and support contract administration and leasing activities.

Under supervision, you may handle more complex tasks and assist with formal solicitations (ITB/RFP). The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on teamwork and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking/problem solving using logical, sequential approaches.
• Attention to detail in all tasks and documents.
• Proficient with computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication for varying audiences.
• Strong reading comprehension and ability to interpret materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist divisions with procurements under $100,000 and support higher-level projects.
• Contribute to contract administration and amendments.
• Assist agency leasing, vehicle and property inventories, and related duties.
• Support formal solicitations, ITBs, and RFPs as authorized by Alaska statutes.
• Work under supervision with potential for more complex tasks as you advance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Reading comprehension

Job description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

Under the supervision of the Department Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist (PS) 1/2 flex position works closely with the divisions of the Department of Administration to support their core mission and functions by performing professional procurement functions.

With direct assistance from their supervisor, the PS1 position is responsible for assisting divisions with professional procurement functions for procurements under $100,000. This position may also assist higher level Procurement Specialists with projects and solicitations. Other duties include contract administration, issuing amendments to contracts, agency leasing administration, agency vehicle and property inventories, and other duties as assigned.

As you learn the ins and outs of this position, you may be entrusted with more complex tasks. In addition to the PS1 duties, the PS2 position is responsible for performing procurements for assigned customers. Under general guidance, a PS2 may conduct formal solicitations, Invitations to Bid (ITB), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as authorized in Alaska Statutes (AS 36.30) and associated regulations and administrative guidelines contained in the Alaska Administrative Manual (AAM).

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

The Office of Procurement and Property Management's (OPPM) mission is to provide efficient, cost- effective, customer focused services to State of Alaska agencies, allowing departments to focus resources on their principal functions instead of common administrative functions.

The main objectives of OPPM are to standardize and streamline business processes, leverage technologies to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive higher quality service.

OPPM is dedicated to bettering the processes of State procurement and empowering State agencies to provide the greatest level of service to all Alaskans.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Our team has a culture of support and growth. We have multiple career ladders across job categories providing employees advancement opportunities as they gain skills and knowledge.

This position has a built-in promotional path to progress from a Procurement Specialist 1 to a Procurement Specialist 2 within our team without having to re-apply for the higher level role.

The work is challenging, interesting, and rewarding with a focus on work/life balance. You will be able to telecommute on a hybrid schedule, receive training and mentorship, and work alongside team members who really love what they do!

The Working Environment You Can Expect

OPPM’s office location in Anchorage is downtown in the Atwood Building. We offer the option of a hybrid telework schedule to allow maximum flexibility for our employees. Please be aware that our current telework schedule is 1 day in the office and 4 from home, but there is a required training period that is 100% in office. Additionally, Statewide telework policies are set by State leadership, and are subject to change in the future. OPPM utilizes collaborative platforms to maintain a close-knit team.

Who We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.

Procurement Specialist 1

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material,