Procurement Specialist

## Procurement Specialist Apply:
Anchorage, Alaska:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR100612

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our
** team first**, always being
** customer focused**, having a
** can-do attitude**,
** owning our results
** and always
** acting with integrity**. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?
*** We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.
*** The compensation range for this job is:$66,517.00 - $87,523.00  #
** POSITION SUMMARY
** The Procurement Specialist supports the end‐to‐end sourcing and contracting lifecycle for construction, engineering, and professional services. This role leads the development of RFPs, drafts Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinates cross‐functional reviews, and ensures timely execution of procurement activities that directly impact project delivery.  The Specialist partners closely with Engineering, Legal, and the Purchasing team to ensure procurement decisions are compliant, competitive, and aligned with organizational goals.

This role also leverages AI‐enabled tools to improve sourcing visibility, expand vendor pools, and accelerate document development.  #
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** Reasonable Accommodations Statement
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
** Examples of

Job Duties
**** Sourcing & RFP Management
*** Lead the development, issuance, and management of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for construction and professional services.
* Facilitate vendor Q&A, scoring, evaluation, and award recommendations.
* Conduct market research and expand the competitive bidding pool, including outreach to new and diverse suppliers.
* Use AI tools to support vendor analysis, document drafting, and sourcing insights.
** Contracting & SOW Development
*** Draft, refine, and coordinate input on SOWs in partnership with Engineering, Legal, and Finance.
* Ensure SOWs clearly define deliverables, timelines, acceptance criteria, and performance metrics.
* Support time‐sensitive procurement activities for service delivery projects involving government-funded customers, including schools, healthcare clinics, and grant-funded broadband expansion.
* Track contract lifecycle milestones and ensure timely execution, development of change orders, and enforcement of contract milestones.
** Cross‐Functional Collaboration with Purchasing
*** Partner closely with the Purchasing team throughout the RFP lifecycle to ensure alignment with procurement policies, competitive bidding requirements, and award procedures.
* Coordinate with Buyers on solicitation strategy, vendor outreach, and evaluation processes to maintain consistency across procurement activities.
* Prepare draft RFPs, SOWs, evaluation tools, and supporting documentation for Purchasing to formally issue.
* Maintain clear handoffs between Purchasing (policy, compliance, award execution) and the Specialist (RFP/SOW development, stakeholder coordination, vendor engagement).
* Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure timely processing of contracts, purchase orders, and award recommendations.
** Stakeholder Support
*** Serve as a procurement advisor to Engineering, providing guidance on sourcing strategy, vendor selection, and risk mitigation.
* Support project teams in navigating procurement processes to avoid delays.
* Assist in onboarding and transitioning responsibilities from the retiring Senior Buyer to ensure continuity.
** Process Improvement & AI‐Enabled Procurement
*** Implement AI‐assisted tools to streamline RFP…