# Master Craftsman Procurement Technician

**Company:** [KIHOMAC](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/1nmFjSYdvrKKKWWEAsKnGp.md)
**Location:** Layton, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** SSD-PMG - Precision Manufacturing Group

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## 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

## Requirements

**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

## 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

**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.

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