Buyer I (local only)

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Buyer I to oversee procurement functions, ensuring requisitions are analyzed and RFQs are developed with proper specifications.

You will manage POs, ensure on-time delivery, and drive cost-reduction while complying with public laws and corporate policies. The role requires 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 2 years with a Master’s).

Qualifikationen

• Typically requires 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 2 years and a Master’s degree, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in procurement and compliance is expected.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR guidance is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions.
• Develop RFQs using specs, SOW, or other requirements.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals and quotes, negotiate PO terms.
• Ensure procurement data integrity in the system.
• Administer POs for on-time delivery and compliance.
• Monitor PO performance and compliance with laws and policies.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage risk.
• Provide FAR/DFAR guidance to junior staff.
• Assist in resolving complex procurement issues.
• Generate procurement and compliance reports as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of policies and training materials.

Kenntnisse

Cost savings

Communication skills

Procurement exposure

Public law knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Costpoint

Jobbeschreibung

The Buyer I will oversee the Procurement functions at Kratos SRE, Inc., Huntsville, AL. A purchasing professional with a high level of diversified knowledge and experience in procurement, and compliance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions.
• Develop RFQis utilizing specifications, statements of work or other requirements documents as appropriate.
• Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate proposals and quotes, negotiate purchase order price and terms.
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity
• Administer purchase orders to ensure supplier on-time delivery and compliance with order terms.
• Manage purchase order performance and ensure compliance with all applicable public laws and corporate policies.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency while managing risk.
• Provide FAR/DFAR and corporate policy interpretation and guidance to less experienced procurement personnel.
• Assist with resolving complex procurement issues.
• Generate procurement and compliance related reports as needed.
• Assist with continuous improvement of procurement and compliance related manuals, policies, forms, and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer I will oversee the Procurement functions at Kratos SRE, Inc., Huntsville, AL. A purchasing professional with a high level of diversified knowledge and experience in procurement, and compliance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions.
• Develop RFQis utilizing specifications, statements of work or other requirements documents as appropriate.
• Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate proposals and quotes, negotiate purchase order price and terms.
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity
• Administer purchase orders to ensure supplier on-time delivery and compliance with order terms.
• Manage purchase order performance and ensure compliance with all applicable public laws and corporate policies.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency while managing risk.
• Manage vendors.
• Provide FAR/DFAR and corporate policy interpretation and guidance to less experienced procurement personnel.
• Assist with resolving complex procurement issues.
• Generate procurement and compliance related reports as needed.
• Assist with continuous improvement of procurement and compliance related manuals, policies, forms, and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Keyword: Buyer I

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bacheloris degree; or 2 years and a Masteris degree; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience with Costpoint preferred.
Prior experience with CPSR preparation and audits.
A demonstrated track record of achieving substantial cost-savings.
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as mandated by company and government requirements.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
Willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including for example, training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Yes, if required.

From: Kratos Defense