Master Craftsman Procurement Technician

Procurement SpecialistAnalyze drawing/blueprints/tech data to determine supply needsCreate/Transcribe Bill of Materials (BoM)Consolidate BoMs from multiple sourcesResearch and identify potential suppliers of goods and servicesNegotiate 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 goodsCreate purchase requests and tally these with supply requests and ordersAnalyze invoices and shipping documents to ensure accuracy of goods deliveredMonitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positiveAttend meetings upon request to develop procurement strategies to support contractsWork closely with the project teams to understand details of procurement requirementsCommunicate pricing and performance needs to vendors, suppliers, and program managersDocument the features and benefits of products and servicesPrepare cost-benefit analysis, sole source letters, and competitive quotes for review by managersDocument processes and generating supply cost reportsMonitor the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortagesKeep abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industryFlexible to work long hours as demanded by projects requiredTravel to meet vendors and suppliers as necessaryAssist with establishing, organizing & maintaining inventory of gov't, customer and KIHOMAC propertyParticipate in test or project events as assigned by Project Manager or Engineering supervisorFollow engineering guidance, technical orders, and drawingsDevelop critical thinking skills, become familiar with engineering & manufacturing practices, and gain understanding of how various disciplines work together as a teamOther duties as assigned