Job Description

About Paragon Professional Services

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position: Procurement ManagerLocation – El Paso, TX

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $100k

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Oversee and plan procurement operations — Lead the overall purchasing program, including forecasting needs for supplies, equipment, services, and specialized items (e.g., inmate clothing, food services, medical/pharmaceuticals, canteen operations, warehouse stocking, property control, and recycling) to ensure uninterrupted facility operations and adequate stock levels.

· Supervise procurement staff and functions — Manage teams handling purchasing, inventory, warehousing, and related tasks; assign work, provide training, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., using systems like BIS for purchasing requisitions, purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts).

· Develop and manage sourcing, bidding, and contracting — Research market trends, develop specifications for bids/RFPs, solicit quotes, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and award purchases while maximizing value, quality, and cost savings; ensure adherence to competitive bidding rules, small business preferences, and ethical standards.

· Ensure regulatory and compliance adherence — Follow strict government procurement laws, departmental handbooks, state/federal guidelines (e.g., State Contracting Manual), security protocols, and standards for detention environments (e.g., preventing contraband risks in supplies, maintaining chain of custody for sensitive items like medical supplies).

· Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost control — Track procurement budgets, analyze spending, approve purchases, and implement cost-effective strategies to stay within allocated funds while meeting operational demands in a 24/7 secure setting.

· Manage supplier and vendor relationships — Evaluate, select, and monitor suppliers for reliability, quality, and timely delivery; handle performance issues, resolve disputes, and build long-term partnerships suited to institutional needs (e.g., bulk food or hygiene suppliers).

· Oversee inventory, warehousing, and distribution — Coordinate storage, receipt, inspection, and disbursement of goods to various facility areas (e.g., kitchens, medical units, housing units) while maintaining accurate records and minimizing waste or loss.

· Coordinate with facility stakeholders — Collaborate with department heads (e.g., food services, medical, maintenance, security) to assess needs, resolve supply issues, and align procurement with operational priorities in a correctional/detention context.

· Handle special procurement areas — Manage facility-specific functions such as inmate canteen operations, fleet/vehicle supplies, clothing issuance, property control, or recycling programs.

· Prepare reports and ensure accountability — Generate reports on procurement activities, spending, vendor performance, and compliance; conduct audits or quality assurance checks as needed.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

· Education Requirements: Bachelors’ Degree in related field

• Level of Experience Requirements: 10 Years experience as a Procurement Manager

• Not currently employed by federal agency/active duty military

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement operations and functions in a detention facility, including purchasing, contracting, warehousing, inventory management, inmate canteen operations, clothing/linen issuance, property control, laundry services, and related areas (e.g., security equipment) to administer an effective program without disrupting 24/7 operations.
• In-depth knowledge of public-sector purchasing laws, regulations, methods, and procedures (e.g., state Department of General Services rules, federal acquisition regulations, competitive bidding requirements, small business preferences, ethical standards, and agency-specific policies like State Contracting Manuals).
• Knowledge of contract management principles, including interpreting contract language, compliance monitoring, liaison with central contracts divisions, and handling disputes or performance issues.
• Knowledge of warehousing and distribution operations, including receipt/inspection of goods, inventory control, storage methods, record-keeping, and minimizing loss/waste in a secure environment.

• Principles and practices of personnel supervision, organization, management, budgeting, and public administration in a government or institutional setting.
• Awareness of security protocols, contraband prevention (e.g., screening supplies), and the impact of procurement on facility safety, health, and legal compliance (e.g., standards from ACA or departmental policies).
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and a supervisor's role in promoting them.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to forecast needs, evaluate bids/quotes, analyze spending data, and make cost-effective decisions under budget constraints.
• Excellent negotiation skills for vendor contracts, pricing, terms, and resolving issues while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing specifications, reports, correspondence, bid documents, and interacting with stakeholders (e.g., facility staff, vendors, central procurement offices).
• Supervisory and leadership skills to plan, organize, direct, train, and evaluate staff (civilian and sometimes inmate workers), assign tasks, and maintain team performance.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., requisition/purchase order software, ERP systems, inventory databases, or state-specific platforms like BIS or MFMP).
• Research and market analysis skills to identify suppliers, track trends, and develop commodity specifications.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle high-volume, time-sensitive procurements in a regulated environment.

Abilities

• Ability to plan, direct, and organize procurement and services functions in a large correctional/detention facility, ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical items.
• Ability to apply purchasing, contract, and personnel management principles effectively.
• Ability to write clear commodity specifications and determine if incoming goods meet standards.
• Ability to estimate future demands for materials, supplies, and equipment based on operational needs.
• Ability to secure cooperation from institutional staff, officials, vendors, and (where applicable) inmates/youthful offenders while maintaining authority and security.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately, adopt effective courses of action, and respond to emergencies or control issues involving security/property protection.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others, including handling performance issues and training in compliance/security protocols.
• Ability to contribute to EEO objectives and promote a fair, inclusive work environment.

Other Characteristics (Personal Attributes/Desirable Qualifications)

• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to public service accountability (critical in government roles handling taxpayer funds and secure environments).
• Dependability, initiative, good judgment, and discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work in a high-security, regulated setting, including potential exposure to emergency response.
• Willingness to adhere strictly to policies on contraband prevention, background checks, and fitness for duty in detention contexts.
• Often desirable: Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Public Procurement Officer - CPPO, CPSM); and experience in public-sector or institutional procurement (e.g., 2–5+ years, including supervisory roles). Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP)

Preferred

· N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

· This position will have supervisory responsibilities. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

· This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

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.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.