Buyer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Buyer to support Facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) our government customer located in NORCO, California.

The candidate is responsible for providing purchasing and acquisition support for the daily operations and maintenance required to support all government equipment, systems and property.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, quote, and purchase materials and equipment.
• Interfaces with all staff members to ensure all purchase requisitions for materials are filled out and submitted for consideration in a timely manner.
• Creates and works with the Program Manager (PM) and Facilities Supervisor/Production Controller (FM/PC) to create bid packages for special projects.
• Ensures conformance with the FAR when ordering materials and requests for vendor services.
• Negotiating and acquiring quotes from vendors.
• Works closely with corporate purchasing department to ensure company purchasing/acquisition policies and procedures are strictly followed and adhered to.
• Receives and reviews all purchase requisitions from program personnel for purchasing.
• Request Purchase Orders (PO) for all approved purchase requisitions.
• Establish and maintain a database for all vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain a software and hardware database that contains, as a minimum, the make, model number or version number, serial number, purchase date, contract and contract number (if applicable), purchase price, renewal date, license data, warranty data, and period of performance.
• Coordinating logistics for incoming freight and containers with warehouse specialist.
• Generates daily, weekly, monthly inventory data reports.
• Works closely with the PM and FS/PC towards reducing aging and time sensitive inventory for the program.
• Works closely with PM, FS/PC and trades leads to ensure critical spares inventories are maintained and current.
• Keeps the PM and Facilities Supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered.
• Ensure proper housekeeping practices are strictly observed.
• Respond to all types of emergency situations, water, electrical, wind, storm etc.
• Assist in performing monthly safety inspections as required.
• Complete required monthly safety and equipment training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the PM and Facilities Supervisor/Production Controller.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma and three (3) years of experience performing purchasing and procurement duties
• OSHA 10 certification

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience performing property accountability, inventory, and property tracking duties
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, etc.
• Must be extremely familiar with DoD operations
• May be required to work overtime
• Must be available and able to respond to emergency call-ins when required
• May be assigned other collateral duties as required

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a Government and/or IT environment preferred.
• Experience with the government ARCHIBUS software platform.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions,Kīkaha Solutions, LLC,and Pololei Solutions, LLC.Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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