Purchasing Specialist

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term 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 Bristow, OK is seeking an Entry Level Purchasing Specialist to support supply chain activities at our Bristow facility.

The role focuses on administrative procurement tasks, expediting orders, vendor communications, and maintaining accurate documentation. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of related experience preferred, with strong English communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1+ year of related experience preferred.
• Strong English communication and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Understand tasks from documented processes and complete them.
• Expedite orders and assist buyers with vendor quotes.
• Maintain files, logs, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Prepare standard RFQ requests and track delivery dates.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of own deliverables.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Confidential information handling

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 08/27/2026
• Years of Experience : Not Applicable
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
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Job Description

Consolidated Turbine Specialists, LLC (CTS), a Kratos' company, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to work onsite at their Bristow, OK facility.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Purchasing Specialist provides administrative and clerical support specifically related to supply chain and procurement department activities. Maintains files, logs, records of invoices, purchase orders and other related documentation. Maintains information on computer systems. Assists in expediting orders. May assist buyers in contacting vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates. May develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity items. Prepares standard requests for quotation. Assignments may require initiative regarding pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, delivery date revisions and invoice discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Has substantial understanding of the job either from experience or a training/certification program and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, guided by defined and documented processes.
• May be expected to adapt solutions to other problems for related situations. Encounters problems which are varied but generally similar.
• Requires some fact finding in order to fully understand the issue and consider the most appropriate response.
• Impact varies between immediate and short term (less than one year).
• Scope of impact typically at the department or team level; wider impact in customer-facing roles.
• Financial accountability typically confined to awareness and management of cost in relation to own work.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Accountable for the quality and timeliness of own deliverables.
• May be responsible for up-skilling new team members.
• Conveys and exchanges basic technical or information with colleagues/clients/customers; audience is typically knowledgeable about the subject matter.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a 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.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1+ year of related experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Office/Work Station/Shop Floor environments
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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