KBR
APS-3:MaterialCoordinator-Purchasing
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“APS-3: Material Coordinator - Purchasing at KBR. Skills: supply systems, purchasing, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. 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.”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that unit sets are configured and maintained at optimal readiness
Industry & Context.
Research parts and services to prepare Requests for Quote.; noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages
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)., 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., working overtime as required to support the work schedule, occasionally working as much as seven 10-hour days per week., Must be able to stand - between 2 to 3 hours per day., Must be able to walk - between 4 to 5 hours per day., Must be able to Lift - up to 30 lbs., Must be able to squat, kneel, bend, reach and climb periodically., Must be able to work outside and inside in non-climate-controlled environments.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., 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, 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., Requires ability to work overtime as required to support the work schedule, occasionally working as much as seven 10-hour days per week.
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
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 documentation will be standardized
Update spreadsheet / database / folders with information & statuses daily
Request vendor information online
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
Learn and comply with all regulations / guidelines / policies / requirements at APS-3
Complete all required training (Annual training
Finalize documentation and complete digital folder as required
Perform other duties as assigned
including being loaned out to other departments as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communicate with supported maintenance shops; Coordinate with vendor &/or corporate regarding any scheduling or documentation required; interact with Quality department regarding writing SOW’s for services; being loaned out to other departments as needed
Communication Scope
communicate with vendors to obtain quotes for repair parts and services; communicate with supported maintenance shops
Full Job Description
**Title:** APS-3: Material Coordinator - Purchasing **Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!** **Program Summary** KBR maintains and manages Army prepositioned stocks at the Army Field Support Battalion - Charleston (AFSBn-CHS) land site to include all logistics and maintenance operations. 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 are configured and maintained at optimal readiness. KBR also provides maintenance services and logistical support for other Army programs, IAW individual scope of work contract requirements. **Job Summary** The Material Coordinator is a member of the Local Purchase team. The Local Purchase section consists of five employees and supports a workforce of 400+ personnel working in maintenance, supply, and logistics fields in support of a US Army program. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in supply systems and purchasing. This position communicates with vendors to obtain quotes for repair parts and services and process purchase requests for approval. The Material Coordinator supports maintenance teams who need repair parts and supplies for commercial and military equipment, for example HMMWVs, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, forklifts, generators, etc. This position processes significant amounts of paperwork and requires adherence to established procedures. Approximately 85% or more of the work week will be spent working on a computer. Supported equipment includes both military and commercial. Commercial equipment is not always accompanied by the detailed Commercial Manual and therefore can require coordination with the shop to get additional information. This position also entails receiving and issuing parts. For a candidate with an aptitude for processes and attention to detail. The specifics of the processes and the computer systems are tra
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