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- Administrative experience
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Purchasing Agent

Nexus Water Group -
Fairbanks, AK

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Benefits from day one
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

AdCode: 1814

Date: Aug 9, 2026

State: AK

City: Fairbanks

Business Unit: Western Utilities

Category: Administrative

Job Type:

Who We Are

We are Utility Services of Alaska working with Golden Heart Utilities and College Utilities to bring safe and clean water and wastewater operations to Fairbanks, Alaska. Together these three companies are known as Fairbanks Sewer and Water; we are owned by Nexus Water Group.

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Purchasing Agent . Perform purchasing functions including quoting materials, ordering materials, writing purchase orders; contact vendors and maintain communications effectively. Provide administrative support to other sections of the utility.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week (normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) with hours in excess of 40 per week as needed.

What You'll Do

Organize, generate and maintain purchase orders, to include month end processing, back up and files.
Maintain inventory, perform issuances and adjustments.
Communicate and solicit quotes from vendors via written and telephone processes.
Maintain publication library, vendor catalogs, reference materials and purge as required.
Complete all vendor setup and maintenance.
Setup and maintenance of all the utilities over the counter accounts.
Maintain all company vehicle registrations and files.
Limited building maintenance (shoveling snow, watering flowers…etc.)
Perform special projects or activities as assigned.
Coordination and setup of company events and functions.

What You'll Bring

Experience

2 - 3 Years previous experience as purchasing agent or equivalent preferred, education accepted as a substitute.
Two years of experience in a business office performing clerical duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice to have

Some college preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Highly organized and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
Capable of evaluating and solving problems.
Knowledge of Waterworks and general plumbing parts.
Ability to assume receiving duties in absence of purchasing assistant.
Familiar with business office equipment such as copiers, printers and fax machines.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and able to use Internet as reference and resource.
Ability to work professionally with vendors and communicate with them using utility based terminology.
Valid Driver’s License and successful insurability required.

Work Environment

Normal office conditions prevail, with some outside inventory control work required.
The work involves data entry, some walking and occasional lifting approximate a 40-pound box.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairbanks

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