Master Craftsman Procurement Technician

KIHOMAC•Layton, UT

14h•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Craftsman Procurement Technician will analyze drawings, blueprints, and technical data to determine supply needs, create and consolidate Bills of Materials (BoM), and research and identify potential suppliers. This role involves negotiating terms with suppliers, liaising on updates, creating purchase requests, and ensuring the accuracy of delivered goods. The technician will monitor inventory, develop procurement strategies, and work closely with project teams to understand requirements. Key responsibilities include communicating pricing and performance needs to vendors, documenting product features, preparing cost-benefit analyses, and generating supply cost reports. The role also requires monitoring demand to prevent shortages, staying updated on industry activities, and being flexible to work long hours and travel as needed. Additionally, the technician will assist with establishing and maintaining inventory of government, customer, and KIHOMAC property, participate in test or project events, and follow engineering guidance. This position fosters the development of critical thinking, engineering and manufacturing practices, and an understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building required
Maintain high ethical/professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment always
10+ years of professional experience in the required task area
Manufacturing experience required
Proven experience working with vendors and procuring materials required
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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