Master Craftsman Procurement Technician

About the Role

This position focuses on procurement and supply chain support within an engineering and manufacturing environment. The role involves analyzing technical data, managing bills of materials, sourcing suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring accurate inventory flow while working closely with project teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, blueprints, and technical data to determine supply needs
• Create and transcribe Bills of Material (BoM)
• Consolidate BoMs from multiple sources
• Research and identify potential suppliers of goods and services
• Negotiate terms with suppliers including price, quality, deadlines, lead times, and expectations
• Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods
• Create purchase requests and tally these with supply requests and orders
• Analyze invoices and shipping documents to ensure accuracy of goods delivered
• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
• Attend meetings upon request to develop procurement strategies to support contracts
• Work closely with project teams to understand details of procurement requirements
• Communicate pricing and performance needs to vendors, suppliers, and program managers
• Document the features and benefits of products and services
• Prepare cost-benefit analysis, sole source letters, and competitive quotes for review by managers
• Document processes and generate supply cost reports
• Monitor the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortages
• Keep abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry
• Flexible to work long hours as demanded by projects
• Travel to meet vendors and suppliers as necessary
• Assist with establishing, organizing, and maintaining inventory of government, customer, and KIHOMAC property
• Participate in test or project events as assigned by Project Manager or Engineering supervisor
• Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawings
• Develop critical thinking skills, become familiar with engineering and manufacturing practices, and gain understanding of how various disciplines work together as a team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline required
• 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Manufacturing experience required
• Proven experience working with vendors and procuring materials required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building required
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment at all times
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills desired
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions highly desired
• JobBoss or similar ERP inventory management experience highly desired
• Experience placing purchase requests highly desired
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
• Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $22-$28/hour. Offered salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held.