Procurement & Property Officer - Institute of Arctic Biology

University of Alaska System • Fairbanks, AK

63d • Onsite

About The Position

The Institute of Arctic Biology (IAB) is seeking a full-time Procurement and Property Officer to join our Business Office. IAB serves over 150 faculty and staff supporting research throughout Alaska. As the Procurement and Property Officer, you will be responsible for procurement support and property management. This position plays a vital role in administrative support, requiring attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask. You'll be relied upon daily to procure goods and services via credit cards and purchase orders, process invoices for payment, ship and receive orders, interpret regulations, and manage tagged property. You'll also be relied upon to communicate with vendors, review service contracts, check out equipment, and assist with the annual inventory. IAB supports a flexible work environment and provides professional development and career growth through UA coursework, attendance at national conferences, and participation in virtual workshops.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree in a relevant field and three years of public procurement, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess current UA Procurement Technician (PT) delegation or the ability to obtain UA PT authority through on-the-job training.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent customer service skills
• Be able to communicate and interact with a diverse community

Nice To Haves

• Understanding UA procurement regulations in a research environment
• Proficient with financial databases, such as Banner
• Experience with spreadsheets and form creation

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services via credit cards and purchase orders
• Process invoices for payment
• Ship and receive orders
• Interpret regulations
• Manage tagged property
• Communicate with vendors
• Review service contracts
• Check out equipment
• Assist with the annual inventory

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full employee benefits package
• Retirement options
• Annual leave
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Tuition waivers for employees and family members
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Professional development
• Career growth through UA coursework, attendance at national conferences, and participation in virtual workshops

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees