Senior Procurement Technician: Manufacturing Sourcing

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k/IRA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Layton, Utah is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage supplier relations, create and transcribe BoMs, and coordinate with project teams on procurement needs. 10+ years’ manufacturing experience, strong negotiation, and ERP knowledge are required. US citizenship may be needed for security clearances.

On-site with occasional travel. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cost analysis, and supplier performance tracking, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Negotiation

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Ethical/professional standards

Education

Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline

Tools

JobBoss ERP inventory management

Job description

KIHOMAC in Layton, Utah is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage supplier relations, create and transcribe BoMs, and coordinate with project teams on procurement needs. 10+ years’ manufacturing experience, strong negotiation, and ERP knowledge are required. US citizenship may be needed for security clearances.

On-site with occasional travel. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cost analysis, and supplier performance tracking, with opportunities to contribute