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Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist Aurora Launch Services (ALS): Aurora Launch Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Aerospace, established to provide low cost, highly reliable launch services on a contract basis to both government and commercial space launch customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, co-located with Alaska Aerospace.Position Description: Under direction of the Pacific Spaceport Complex &ndash; Alaska (PSCA) Contract Manager, the Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist plays a key role in ensuring 100% Mission Success through supporting the planning and management of purchases to procure a variety of products and service and to perform inventory and property control for Aurora Launch Services, in support of the contract with Alaska Aerospace.This is a full-time position located in Kodiak or Anchorage, Alaska with occasional travel requirements (5%). Alaska hire is preferred, though remote applicants may be considered.Primary Job Responsibilities:1. Operates and tracks Inventory Management Procedures in accordance with State of Alaska Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations regarding Property Management.2. Assists in procuring supplies, services, and equipment.3. Assists appropriate staff regarding the development of purchasing objectives, quote requests and scope of work as applicable.4. Assists in preparing appropriate solicitation documents and determines sources to be solicited; provides solicitation documents and notices to vendors and contractors.5. Assists in evaluating bids and proposals; source selection processes, debriefs unsuccessful offering vendors, compiles, validates and processes required documentation; within scope of authority or recommends to department staff approval as necessary.6. Reviews invoices from vendors/contractors for compliance with purchases.7. Performs a variety of administrative functions; prepares and updates reports, records and related documents to support receiving functions at the Pacific Spaceport; to include notifying appropriate personnel upon receipt of material and/or cataloguing and uploading evidence as required for compliance with contract. Maintains vendor files for auditing.8. Updates and tracks a variety of electronic and paper files, records, reports, and related documents. Maintains file integrity and confidentiality by adhering to organizational policies and procedures. Assures the accuracy of the electronic and paper filing systems. Research files to obtain requested information, insert additional data, and check accuracy of documents.9. Perform other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of commercial purchasing processes and inventory control tenants.</li><li>Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with staff, customers, and the public in a variety of settings.</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and complex environment.</li><li>Work productively as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Willing and able to work extended hours, overtime, and on weekends, as required by mission milestones.</li><li>Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems is preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant field; or 4-8 years relevant experience.</li><li>Valid Driver&rsquo;s License required.</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance; existing clearance preferred.</li><li>Pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol screening required.</li></ul>ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is the policy of Aurora Launch Services to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.CompensationA competitive salary and benefits package, determined upon experience level of individual, will be negotiated after an offer to hire has been given.To ApplyPlease apply online on Indeed.com and include a resume and cover letter. References For questions call (907) 486-2271. This position will remain open until filled.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid jury duty</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>This position may be based at one of our two offices: Kodiak, AK or Anchorage, AK. Please indicate your preferred work location and confirm that you are able to reliably commute or relocate to that site.</li><li>What is your preferred method of communication during the hiring process? Provide contact details here.</li></ul>Security clearance:<ul><li>Secret (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist

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Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist