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5+ years' experience purchasing fabricated sheet metal and machined parts
Demonstrated strong analytical skills for BOM costing, evaluating supplier bids including cost analyses in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations.
Highly organized, common-sense approach to problem solving, abilities to self-manage, and set priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers.
Working knowledge of engineering drawings for the purpose of procurement
Negotiation skills while continuing effective vendor working relationships.
Solid understanding of how manufacturing interfaces with the supply chain team.
Technical understanding of engineering concepts that match corresponding vendor capabilities.
Preferred Skills/Experience
Deltek Costpoint MRP system and COGN report writer
Advanced Excel spreadsheet capabilities & related computer skills
Experience working in a CPSR compliant environment
Professional certification: APICS CPM, CPIM
Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Procurement documentation systems such as SpendLogic
#LI-Hybrid
Competitive salary based on experience and education
Kratos experts design, develop, and manufacture a full range of reconfigurable and platform-specific training systems, like the Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT). From rigorous, data-driven curriculum design to contractor logistics support and ongoing system upgrades, Kratos' end-to-end services help ensure military organizations across the world are equipped with scalable, cost-effective training that keeps pace with modern mission demands.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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Readiness Delivered. Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer. Join our fast-paced, small-business-minded team as a Senior Buyer supporting a U.S. Government FAR/DFARS-regulated (CPSR-compliant) environment. In this role, you'll manage the procurement of custom sheet metal and machined parts-from small brackets to large weldments-while partnering closely with engineering, quality, accounting, and scheduling teams. You will use approved vendor lists and MRP-generated requisitions to source competitive quotes, analyze bids, and issue accurate, timely purchase orders. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on detail, and excels at balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do
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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.