Parts Procurement Specialist (Material Coordinator)

Title:
Parts Procurement Specialist (Material Coordinator)

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Program Summary

KBR maintains and manages Army prepositioned stocks at the Army Field Support Battalion - Charleston (AFSBn-CHS) to include logistics and maintenance. The KBR APS-3 Program is managed and executed at Goose Creek in support of the Army's power projection doctrine and resources. The contract provides maintenance of APS-3 stocks (Class II, IIIP, IV, VII, IX) to ensure that unit sets stored aboard marine vessels are configured and maintained at optimal readiness. KBR provides limited maintenance and supply support to ensure that equipment sets are maintained in a ready condition for employment at the direction of the US Army. KBR also provides maintenance services and logistical support for other Army programs, IAW individual scope of work contract requirements.

Job Summary

The Parts Procurement Specialist is a member of a small focused Local Purchase department. The Local Purchase team procures parts based on supply item numbers and national stock numbers found in Technical Manuals, technical descriptions, or samples. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong supply background and can effectively communicate with mechanics and shops whom they support and the vendors they contact.

The Parts Procurement Specialist processes purchase requests in support of the maintenance teams and support personnel on site who need repair parts for equipment and supplies to keep things moving. This position processes significant amounts of paperwork and requires great organizational skills, attention to detail, and adherence to established procedures. A majority of the Parts Procurement Specialist's time will be spent researching parts online or with vendors on the phone and completing the digital paperwork required for purchase requisitions. The candidate should have good time management and multitasking skills and understand the short timeline required to procure the needed parts and services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Utilize supply experience to review parts and service requests for accuracy and communicate with shops for additional information as needed. Research parts and services. Prepare Requests for Quote.
• Organize paperwork as directed; all workstations will be standardized
• Update spreadsheet / database / folders with information & statuses daily
• Request vendor information by email and over the phone
• Obtain required approvals before proceeding with Requests / Orders
• Place orders online and by phone, and track order status, and updates as needed
• Coordinate with vendor &/or corporate purchasing regarding scheduling or documentation required
• Verify materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, and processing returns as required
• Complete AESIP requests
• Utilize GCSS-Army to cost, MIGO, and Issue items received
• Provide timely follow up regarding requisitions and receiving as necessary until order is completed
• Reconcile purchasing card statements
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, pickup truck, etc. as needed.
• Pick up parts off site as needed
• 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 - Develop and maintain automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate to optimize business

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must obtain and maintain local base access.
• Must possess a valid State Driver's License.
• Must be capable of getting a Secret security clearance.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of related job experience.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional education preferred.
• Must be very detail oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Requires at least 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be familiar with purchasing and logistics; familiarity with accounting preferred.
• Must have strong computer skills and be highly proficient with MS Office Suite. Experience with databases, GCSS-Army, Deltek, CostPoint, etc preferred.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand - between 2 to 3 hours per day.
• Must be able to walk - between 2 to 3 hours per day.
• Must be able to Lift - up to 35 lbs. periodically.
• Must be able to squat, knell, bend, reach and climb periodically.
• Must be able to work outside and inside in non-climate-controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional behavior and appearance; Good verbal and written communication skills; reliable.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

• For hourly employees, the premium overtime is paid at time and a half.
• The APS-3 daily schedule is a 5-day workweek with the potential for overtime during high-demand missions.
• The APS-3 standard workweek schedule is from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday-Friday with possible overtime as the mission demands.
• The APS-3 workforce receives 11 Federal Holidays per year in addition to paid time off.
• Additional details on KBR benefits can be found at https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.