Buyer II

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Bid Packages, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Law, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Deltek Costpoint, Dental Insurance, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Requirements, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Proposal Writing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Nurse (RN), Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Small Business, Statement of Work (SOW), Stock Purchase Plans, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Birmingham, AL
POSTED
27 days ago

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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  • Experience with Costpoint preferred.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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  • Typically requires a BA/BS with 6 years of related experience or a Master's degree with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. rn

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

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This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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The Buyer II will oversee the Procurement functions at Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Birmingham, AL. A purchasing professional with a high level of diversified knowledge and experience in procurement, compliance, and Small Business-related activities.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  • 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.
  • Manage vendors.
  • 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 procurement, Small Business utilization 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.

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/