Master Craftsman Procurement Technician

KIHOMAC; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Byron, GA is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to analyze drawings and data, create and consolidate Bills of Materials, and source reliable vendors. You will coordinate with project teams to define procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing procurement, proven vendor negotiation skills, experience with JobBoss or similar ERP, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in management or technical/scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in procurement/manufacturing.
• Proven experience working with vendors and procuring materials.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings/blueprints to determine supply needs.
• Create/Transcribe Bill of Materials (BoM) and consolidate BoMs.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers, such as price and lead times.
• Monitor inventory to ensure flow of goods remains positive.
• Coordinate with project teams to define procurement requirements.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses and supplier quotes for review.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline

Tools

JobBoss ERP

Job description

Expertise and Functions

• Analyze drawing/blueprints/tech data to determine supply needs
• Create/Transcribe Bill of Materials (BoM)
• Consolidate BoMs from multiple sources
• Research and identify potential suppliers of goods and services
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, lead times, expectations, etc.
• 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 the 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 generating 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 required
• Travel to meet vendors and suppliers as necessary
• Assist with establishing, organizing & maintaining inventory of gov’t, 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 & manufacturing practices, and gain understanding of how various disciplines work together as a team
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills desired
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building required
• Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always

Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Manufacturing experience required
• Proven experience working with vendors and procuring materials required
• 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

Security:

• 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

• 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

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $22-$28/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.