Buyer II (local only)

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.
• 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.
• Afford assistance in continuous improvement of procurement and compliance related manuals, policies, forms, and training materials.

Experience and Skills

• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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

• Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
• EEO, 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.