R-0002 Base Supply Center Purchasing Technician -Redstone Arsenal

Re-Advertised R-0002 Reference 219275054520000

Posting Date: April 21, 2025

Blind or visually impaired candidates are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit.

POSITION: Base Supply Center, Purchasing Technician

Redstone Arsenal

Huntsville, Alabama

Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)

Alabama Industries for the Blind partners with the National Industries for the Blind and the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

ABOUT ALABAMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), which is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Blind, Deaf, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families.

Founded in 1932, AIB is the state’s largest employer of persons who are blind or have significant disabilities. Mattie Smith’s passion was to provide remunerative employment for women who were blind. Starting AIB meagerly with five donated sewing machines and five seamstresses who would sew items for homemakers, AIB produced many products for the US Government, State and commercial customers, including a contract to produce long neckties for each service branch. AIB has 315 employees that includes the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama, and Birmingham, Alabama, along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel, Anniston Army Depot, Robins Air Force Base, and Moody Air Force Base.

Partnerships help us reach farther and influence more people. Through long-standing partnerships with organizations such as National Industries for the Blind and the AbilityOne Program, we connect people who are blind or visually impaired with government service contracts nationwide, providing companies with skilled workers and advancing opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The AbilityOne Program, authorized by the Javits-Wagner O’Day Act and administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, is an employment program for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. Partnerships also make possible the production of more than 3,000 SKILCRAFT products, including cleaning & janitorial, mattress & bedding, medical supplies & equipment, office products & equipment, paints & tools, and writing instruments.

ABOUT OUR MISSION

The Alabama Industries for the Blind’s mission is to provide meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities in areas of manufacturing and delivery of service contract.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Purchasing Technician role will be responsible in purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment for the operation of our Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) at the Base Supply Center.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in the operations of the Base Supply Center as you will be a part of the AIB team in producing high-quality work. This position reports to the Store Manager – Base Supply Center, Redstone Arsenal.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate
• Minimum (1) one year of work experience in purchasing experience as it relates to industrial manufacturing and/or retail operations with general office experience or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, deafblind, or have other significant disabilities.

· Minimum one (1) year of work experience in a retail store environment.

· Minimum one (1) year of work experience using inventory control computer applications.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must follow AIDB policies and procedures.
• Must follow Redstone Arsenal guidance and regulations to maintain access to the base.
• Must understand, support, and follow the mission of the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements set forth in the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act. You are expected to conduct all business ethically and lawfully.
• Attend conferences, in-service training, and other functions as directed by the supervisor.
• Must possess computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Google Suite.
• Must possess general knowledge of office equipment and machines.
• Must follow the AIDB policies or procedures related to the operations of purchases. This includes purchasing materials, supplies, items for resale, equipment, and other such goods and services. Competitively shop all purchases through available sources to provide AIB with maximum potential for profitability.
• Attend training on inventory control computer applications and become efficient in maintaining a database of purchased material and providing information to customers and co-workers.
• Maintain high organizational and time management skills and have the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information in a timely, professional manner.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to follow instructions and deal with changes in work assignments.
• Demonstrate a good attendance record. Must be available to work the regular work schedule and may be required to work overtime.
• Perform your responsibilities that sets a good example for others to follow and demonstrate good leadership skills along with organizational skills.
• Each employee should deal pleasantly and courteously with all of the AIB team to include customers, coworkers, the Store Manager, Base Supply Center Coordinator, Sales & Marketing Manager, and the Executive Director. This will include telephone, written correspondence by email, and in-person.
• Develop and establish vendor relations as related to the Base Supply Center items.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must complete a criminal history background check and be able to gain and maintain access to the military base.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gain knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR and DFAR) and the Master Solicitation as cited in Alabama Industries for the Blind government contracts.
• Read and interpret contracts and agreements, particularly government contracts, orders, modifications, exceptions, amendments, waivers, and summaries. Prepare to order materials as defined.
• Process and record orders in a prescribed manner to complete sales, and maintain sales histories, mailing lists, and other historical data required for planning purposes.
• Negotiate vendor warehousing, reductions, and other cost-saving measures in order to competitively quote products to customers.
• Develop and maintain a database of vendors to include price quotations, dates, quantities, and price schedules of items purchased.
• Generate procurement package and any supplemental documentation, including the purchase order requisitions, and forward to management for approval.
• Follow up with customers on any delinquent shipments.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a system for securing products for AIB through established buying guidelines.
• Participate in annual physical inventory counts of the Base Supply Center.
• Perform periodic physical inventory counts including re-supply stock on shelves.
• Must possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind, or deaf/blind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.
• Must attend Disability Sensitivity Training Class within the first six (6) months of employment.

SALARY: $18.45 - $22.01 Scale C5 Rank 39

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Payroll Schedule – Semi-monthly, Direct Deposit is required

Deadline for Application: May 21, 2025

AIDB Benefits Summary:

· Teachers’ Retirement System

· Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)

· Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/

· Term Life Insurance

· Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Paid Holidays)

· Employee Assistance Services

· Upward Mobility Program

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.45 - $22.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22