Procurement Analyst I: Compliance & Cost Savings

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Buyer I to oversee procurement functions, review requisitions, develop RFQs, and negotiate terms while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR.

This role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and data integrity within a structured procurement environment. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of related experience (or 2+ years with a Master’s) and a strong track record in cost-savings, confidentiality, and adaptability to company

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions.
• Develop RFQ’s 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.

Skills

Costpoint experience

CPSR audits

Cost reduction / cost savings

Confidential information handling

Vendor relations / communication

Learning new technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Buyer I to oversee procurement functions, review requisitions, develop RFQs, and negotiate terms while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR.

This role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and data integrity within a structured procurement environment. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of related experience (or 2+ years with a Master’s) and a strong track record in cost-savings, confidentiality, and adaptability to company