Associate Procurement Specialist (remote)

KBR, Inc; Sully Square (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Procurement Specialist and engage in impactful work that contributes to national security and space defense. This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for bonuses and career advancement. You will negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, manage procurement processes, and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth operations. If you're detail-oriented and have a passion for procurement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Address delivery issues and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

MS Office

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Associate Procurement Specialist (remote)

Employer Industry: National Security Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $100,700 (for California and Maryland)
- Opportunity for bonuses, commissions, and other forms of compensation based on performance
- Competitive benefits package including 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
- Support for career advancement through professional training and development
- Work remotely with minimal travel requirements (0-20%)
- Engage in impactful work that contributes to national security and space defense

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers
- Manage purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use
- Address defects and delivery issues with suppliers, negotiating refunds as necessary
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods
- Provide guidance to less experienced team members and review supplier invoices with Accounts Payable

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance due to the sensitivity of information
- Undergraduate degree and 2+ years of experience in procurement or related field
- Understanding of FAR, DFARS, and NAICS, as well as CPSR procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in government prime contractor purchasing
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with peers and suppliers
- Problem-solving skills to improve processes and adapt to changing priorities

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About the company

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.