Purchasing Specialist

Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Procurement Agent 1's for a contract opportunity in Ogden, UT.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Purchasing Specialist is needed. Position will provide support to multiple LMTF functions, with the primary responsibility of material, equipment, and consumable procurement, as well as equipment, material, and inventory procurement lifecycle management. This position will report directly to the LMTF Test Program Manager. This position will also provide support for the escort of subcontractors, and providing other support to operations functions as required.

The Purchasing Specialist will gain valuable experience in all site operations by working with diverse team members across all disciplines, and develop many critical skills necessary for growth and development in the defense space.

The LMTF is a remote Government owned facility located in Ogden, UT. This position will be performed under 4-10 work schedule, with overtime as required. This schedule will commence once clearance has been adjudicated, however flexibility is required for this position in order to support operations. This position will be 100% on-site.

o Directly responsible for purchasing material, equipment, and consumables.
o Supporting the site through the entire lifecycle of material, equipment, and consumable procurement.
o Support operations team with inventory and supply management, escorting of subcontractors, facilities, and other duties as assigned.
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Describe the project/day-to-day activities they will be working on:
Receiving requirements from engineering/program team and purchasing needed items. Utilize purchase database and maintain purchase expense accounts. Support the property manager with inventory and material management.

HARD REQUIREMENTS:
Purchasing experience
Inventory and material management experience
Integrity, excellent communication
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Military purchasing, FAR/DFAR experience, accounting.

Physical demands (if any): Walk, sit, stand, bend, ascend and descend stairs, carry 25lbs

EDUCATION:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g., Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., 4 years' related work experience).

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time/First Shift
7 AM - 5 PM, 4x10s

MISCELLANEOUS:
The candidate selected to fill this assignment must successfully pass a credit check performed by client.
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.