Master Craftsman Procurement Technician

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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