Senior Buyer - San Diego CA

VetJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer to join its San Diego office. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement and a strong background in compliance and cost-saving strategies. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits. Candidates should have the capability to maintain sensitive information and interact effectively within a team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with procurement and obtaining security clearance is essential.
• Prior experience with CPSR preparation and audits is valued.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions.
• Negotiate purchase order prices and terms.
• Manage performance of Purchase Orders and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement Management

Cost-Saving Strategies

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Costpoint

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Kratos is seeking for a Senior Buyer for their Corporate Office onsite in San Diego, CA.

Job Description

On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses and Caregivers of War Wounded. To be considered, please click the submit button and follow the instructions.

Kratos is seeking for a Senior Buyer for their Corporate Office onsite in San Diego, CA.

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

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a purchasing professional with a high level of diversified knowledge and experience in procurement, compliance, and Small Business related activities.The ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 performance of Purchase Orders and ensure compliance with all applicable public laws and corporate policies.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency while managing risk.
• Assist off-site procurement groups with buying activities when necessary.
• Assist the procurement compliance manager in the training of division level buyers.
• Provide FAR/DFAR and corporate policy interpretation and guidance to less experienced procurement personnel.
• Assist with resolving complex procurement issues.
• Assist with Small Business outreach, training, and reporting activities.
• Generate various procurement, Small Business and compliance related reports as needed.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of procurement and compliance related manuals, policies, forms, and training materials.
• Work with purchasing management
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Abilities, Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with Costpoint.
• Prior experience with CPSR preparation and audits.
• A demonstrated track record of achieving substantial cost-savings.
• Experience with Small Business ISR/SSR reporting.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as mandated by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and 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.
  
  

Auto req ID

449099BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Security

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

ABILITIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience with Costpoint.
• Prior experience with CPSR preparation and audits.
• A demonstrated track record of achieving substantial cost-savings.
• Experience with Small Business ISR/SSR reporting.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as mandated by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and 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.
  
  

Education And Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

Work Environment/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.
  
  

City*

San Diego

State*

California

Job Code

Cyber_Security IT

Company

New Kratos Defense

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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