Assistant Buyer

General Job Summary

The Assistant Buyer is a full-time, on-site position in our Jupiter, FL office. The Assistant Buyer will perform day-to-day purchase activities involving placing orders for procuring goods and services for the Manufacturing Operations Engineering team.

Essential Job Functions

• Works directly with Manufacturing Operations Engineers for processing of requisitions.
• Reviews requisitions for formal RFQ processing and submittal to suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as delivery schedules.
• Absorb and interpret product or service information from suppliers.
• Obtain vendor information and help set up new vendors in compliance with government requirements.
• Prepare purchase orders using Costpoint.
• Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct check against order.
• Communicate purchase order/project status with internal customers.
• Maintain required procurement records associated with CPSR.
• Cook with Manufacturing Operations Engineers for Receiving & QC process to support accounts payable.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Experience And Skills

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties.
• High level of analytic ability.
• 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 training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, etc.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, supporting teams with varying requirements.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations.

Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Office/Lab/Warehouse environment.
• Must be able to lift to 25lbs if necessary.
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion using common tools/equipment of the trade.
• Must be able to lift, grasp, sit, stand, bend, type, and see computer screen.

Job Benefits

• 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.

Company Information

• Education Reimbursement.
• Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
• EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
• All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply.
• Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation.
• We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• EEO Is The Law.
• Disability Accessibility Accommodation.

Pay Transparency

• The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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