Federal Contracts Procurement Specialist

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense, located in Gulfport, MS, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities for submarine and amphibious programs. This role involves sourcing materials and services, developing competitive quotes, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of procurement experience in a federal contracting environment. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience, preferably in a federal contracting environment.
• Knowledge of federal contracting regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Sources, negotiates, and purchases materials and services for production needs.
• Builds and maintains supplier relationships for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitors inventory to prevent production delays.
• Prepares and manages competitive quotes for federal contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Federal procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Job description

Karman Space & Defense, located in Gulfport, MS, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities for submarine and amphibious programs. This role involves sourcing materials and services, developing competitive quotes, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of procurement experience in a federal contracting environment. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.