APS-3: Supply Technician - Purchasing

KBR, Inc.•Goose Creek, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician is a key member of the Local Purchase team, which consists of five employees and supports a workforce of over 400 personnel in maintenance, supply, and logistics fields for a US Army program. This role requires a strong maintenance background for effective communication with mechanics and vendors. The Supply Technician processes purchase requests for repair parts for both commercial and military equipment, such as HMMWVs, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, forklifts, and generators. The position involves significant paperwork and adherence to established procedures, with approximately 85% or more of the work week spent on a computer. The role requires diligent coordination with mechanics to define requirements, especially for commercial equipment lacking detailed manuals. While processes and computer systems are trainable, a strong mechanical background and aptitude for processes are beneficial.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to pass background check to obtain and maintain local base access.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Requires a High school diploma or equivalent.
Requires at least 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
Must be familiar with purchasing and logistics.
Must be familiar with commercial and military equipment maintenance (forklifts, ATV’s, humvee’s etc), especially as it relates to technical manuals and identifying correct parts and service required for certain repairs.
Must be able to interact with Quality department regarding writing SOW’s for services.
Must be familiar with MS Office and be proficient with computer usage.
Must possess a valid Real ID State Driver’s License.
Must comply with all established methods, safety standards, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.
This includes working overtime as required to support the work schedule, occasionally working as much as seven 10-hour days per week.

Nice To Haves

Background as a mechanic is desirable to understand terminology and improve ability to communicate with mechanics.
Some additional education preferred but not required.
Some familiarity with accounting preferred but not required.
Experience with databases, G-Army, Deltek, CostPoint, etc preferred.
Working knowledge of CostPoint or similar Enterprise Resource Planning software.
Working knowledge of Army class of supply system and National Stock numbers.

Responsibilities

Work in support of mechanics, review parts requests and service requests for accuracy and communicate with supported maintenance shops.
Research parts and services to prepare Requests for Quote.
Organize paperwork as directed; all work stations will be standardized.
Update spreadsheet / database / folders with information & statuses daily.
Request vendor information by email and over the phone.
Requests approvals as directed before proceeding with Requests / Orders.
Order parts by various methods and track parts and request status updates.
Coordinate with vendor &/or corporate regarding any scheduling or documentation required.
Verify materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, processing returns as required.
Follow up regarding CostPoint (KBR’s system) requisitions and receiving.
Prepare purchase card reconciliations.
Drive pickup truck to pick up parts off site as needed.
Assist in cross-training co-workers as needed / requested by supervisor/lead.
Learn and comply with all regulations / guidelines / policies / requirements at APS-3.
Complete all required training (Annual training, GCSS, KBR, Pcard, CostPoint, etc).
Finalize work folders and scan or complete digital folder as required.
Perform other duties as assigned, including being loaned out to other departments as needed.