Material Management & Purchasing Specialist
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Material Management & Purchasing Specialist for a contract opportunity at Hill Air Force Base. UT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Experience in Microsoft tools (Word, Power Point, Excel) to manage and document project status and reports
Previous experience with procurement activities under a Government Contract
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS or Government contracting purchasing requirements
Familiar with hazardous material documentation and handling procedures
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be responsible for leading and executing material procurement and purchasing activities across the site. This role will be responsible for managing multiple LMTF operations tasks and projects and be the primary Purchase Card (P-Card) holder and purchaser of materials that fall under the LMTF waiver process, ensuring purchases meet the approved waiver criteria, site policies, and applicable client regulations. This position will provide oversight of material purchases, inventory coordination, vendor management, invoice reconciliation and compliance documentation for audits and reviews. Other responsibilities include providing miscellaneous support across the site under direction of the sites Operations Manager. The Operations & Material/Equipment Specialist will meet regularly with the lab managers, other Project Managers, Site Manager, and Air Force customers to coordinate strategy on new projects. In addition, this position will require coordination and tasks with data management, supplier management, material management, experience working with diverse team members across other disciplines, and have an understanding of Project Management standards in the industry (e.g. AFIs, PMI, PMBOK, ANSI, and ISO). Duties may include (but are not limited to):
Serve as the primary P-Card holder for the LMTF site; execute, monitor, and reconcile P-Card transactions in accordance with company, site, and waiver process policies.
Receive, review, and approve material purchase requests consistent with the LMTF waiver process and applicable procurement thresholds and controls.
Manage end-to-end procurement for site materials including requisitioning, sourcing, purchase order placement (when required), expediting, and receiving.
Ensure all purchases meet waiver process requirements and maintain complete supporting documentation for each transaction to support audits.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of site material purchases, inventory levels, and reconciliation with financial/ERP systems.
Coordinate with site engineering, test operations, program managers, and safety to confirm material specifications, delivery schedules, and required certifications (MSDS, material
traceability, etc.).
Establish and maintain relationships with approved suppliers and vendors; evaluate supplier performance and recommend sourcing changes when appropriate.
Perform periodic purchasing and P-Card audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and site waiver agreements; take corrective action as needed.
Support periodic supply chain, inventory, and cost reporting for site leadership.
Train site personnel on proper procurement, P-Card use, waiver documentation, receiving procedures, and change controls as applicable.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement, reduce cost, and mitigate material shortages.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable for invoice reconciliation and timely vendor payments.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, export control, and quality programs associated with material purchases and handling.
Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Provide direct oversight, guidance, project objectives, coordination between customer and team, and overall Project monitoring.
Provide reports, project status and change information to project team per established processes and communicates plan changes and recovery plans to others.
Knowledge of project planning and techniques to achieve desired outcomes on budget and on plan. Ability to define, design and plan projects, achieve project deliverables, and optimize the contributions of internal and external resources.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
General knowledge of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system.
Previous experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years related work experience, a Masters degree and typically 1 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WORK HOURS:
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. 4 x10 WORK WEEK.
ADDITIONAL:
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.
Job Location: Hill Air Force Base, UT
Rate: Up to $45.58 DOE
Duration: 12 Months
Input Date: 04/20/2026
Attention: Silmese Graves
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: sgraves@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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