Supply Technician - Purchasing

Bering Straits Native Corp • Lexington, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician - Purchasing position is located in Lexington, KY. This role involves purchasing equipment and maintenance requested by the National Guard Bureau and supported entities, focusing on Commercial Off-the-Shelf procurements. The technician must adhere to all FARS/DFARS regulations, create purchase order packages, obtain necessary authorizations, and complete required training. Responsibilities also include revising purchase orders, assisting with purchase requests, and maintaining excellent customer service skills when communicating with vendors and manufacturers. The role requires basic analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and maintaining complete files for record-keeping and AQ review. Additionally, the technician will review potential vendors registered with SAM, assist with invoice-related issues in coordination with the Finance/Accounting department, and provide backup for transportation support. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory control
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations, multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication, attention to detail, organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task is essential

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS)
• Knowledge of Army Regulations
• Familiarity of Maximo

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and maintenance requested by National Guard Bureau and supported entities
• Commercial off the Shelf procurements
• Follow all FARS/DFARS regulations
• Create purchase order package and obtain appropriate authorizations
• Complete training as required by FAR/DFARs
• Revise purchase orders as needed
• Assist DSO/MMO with purchase requests
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers
• Maintain complete files for record keeping and AQ review
• Review of potential vendors registered with System for Award Management (SAM)
• Working with Finance/Accounting department for invoice related issues
• Transportation support backup
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Shareholder Preference (BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED