Purchasing Coordinator

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a motivated individual to join the Purchasing team as a Purchasing Coordinator.

Our purchasing coordinators excel at building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring accurate and timely procurement and distribution of materials.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned. 


* Prepare and issue purchase orders.

Assist in negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing and payment terms.   



* Facilitate the prompt procurement and delivery of items, materials, equipment, and components to ensure seamless inventory management, supply continuity, and uninterrupted site services to support marine operation and maintenance activities.  



* Utilize existing vendors, negotiated pricing, and delivery schedules, to provide overall value to internal customers.  



* Manage purchase orders from requisition to receipt, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.  



* Support cross-functional teams and special projects as needed.  



* Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery schedules, resolve delays or shortages, damaged goods, or invoicing discrepancies.  



* Collaborate with internal departments (such as Operations, Warehouse, and Maintenance) to forecast procurement needs and optimal inventory levels.  



* Maintain up-to-date accurate procurement and supplier records, including price lists, contracts, terms, and delivery performance metrics.  



* Participate in vendor onboarding, evaluations, and periodic performance reviews.  



* Assist with cost analysis and cost-saving initiatives, including identifying alternate sources  



* Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations in all procurement activities.  



* Support recurring physical inventory counts, and internal controls as needed.  



* Continuously seek process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness within the procurement function.  



* Regularly operate a forklift or company vehicle to move or deliver orders.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment. 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High school education or GED is required.  Preferred qualifications include Two-year college or technical education in purchasing, or related experience and training in procurement, supply chain coordination, warehousing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 


* Ability to meet a regular ...