Tool Room Procurement Specialist
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Tool Room Procurement Specialist to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Source, evaluate, and select reliable vendors for the procurement of specialized tooling, parts, supplies, materials, and shop consumables.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.
Generate, review, and manage purchase orders (POs), proactively following up with vendors to mitigate lead-time risks and ensure on-time delivery.
Maintain highly accurate inventory records, conducting regular cycle counts and audits to prevent supply and tool shortages and production downtime.
Oversee the daily operations of the tool room, including the issuance, receipt, tracking, and storage of tools, toolboxes, precision aerospace tools, fixtures, and gauges.
Maintain a calibration tracking system to ensure all measurement and test equipment complies with customer-specific requirements.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tool control, inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair, while optimizing tool room layout and workflow.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in supply, procurement, or parts and supply sourcing
3+ years of experience in tool room management and inventory control
Experience with local procurement and local purchase processes and procedures
Experience with hand tools and precision measuring instruments, such as torque wrenches, feeler gauges, and micrometers
Experience interpreting written instructions and technical specifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in aviation-related support activities or Military Aviation tool room and tool control programs
Familiarity with digital tool tracking systems
Experience machining or repairing custom tooling
Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is required with an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret before starting.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in confined or restricted spaces and safely climb and descend ladders.