Procurement Specialist

Crane, IN, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Procurement
  • DoD
  • Research Design
  • Assembly
  • Testing
  • Science
  • Feasibility Study
  • Program Management
  • Scheduling
  • Recruiting
  • Logistics
  • Technical Support
  • Refurbishment
  • Billing
  • Pricing
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Quoting
  • Management
  • Documentation
  • Quality Management
  • Inventory
  • Bill Of Materials
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Attention To Detail
  • Insurance

Summary

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. is leading the way in the Department of Defense's research, design, development and analysis of new and existing launch vehicles including: design, fabrication and assembly; environmental testing of flight and ground support systems; Ground Support Equipment (GSE) design, fabrication, maintenance, modification, upgrade, and refurbishment; science mission feasibility studies and planning; program management for planning, scheduling and staffing; supply chain management and logistics; engineering and technical support for system acceptance and refurbishment for reutilization on future missions.

Experience and Skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Develops plans to ensure timely supply of materials in support of the integrated launch operations schedule. Reports regularly on performance.
  • Reviews bills of materials (BOMs) with project managers and engineers to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Provides material pricing to business development and project management elements in a timely fashion to support proposal and BOM development.
  • Generates and distributes vendor requests for quote (RFQs) including and manages vendors responses.
  • Reviews vendor quotes and selects vendors based on cost, quality, and schedule.
  • Initiates purchase requests including all special instructions and routes for approval.
  • Maintains purchase management and control system, and accuracy of all appropriate documentation.
  • Tracks material delivery schedules.
  • Ensures supplier quality and on-time delivery.
  • Completes vendor performance evaluations IAW Kratos Quality Management System.
  • Conducts materials inventory intake and asset ID assignment.
  • Manages transfer of materials to project BOMs to support rocket launch mission execution.


  • Other Job Functions

    • Develops and implements new or improved supply chain processes.
    • Develops and implements supply chain strategies to aggressively reduce the cost of materials, components, and subsystems; reduce material lead times.
    • Other duties as assigned.


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

    • Ability to maintain data with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
    • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
    • Ability to interact appropriately with vendors and suppliers.
    • Ability to adhere to workplace policies.


    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
    • Education Reimbursement
    Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
    • Dice Id: 10152085
    • Position Id: 85347-367662
    • Posted 3 days ago

    Company Info

    About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and delivers a wide range of products, services and solutions that support government and commercial customers around the world. We specialize in delivering mission-critical systems, advanced technologies and engineering solutions in areas ranging from unmanned solutions to space systems, secure communications, C5ISR, training and more. With offices across the United States and in technology centers around the globe, our people are dedicated to solving complex challenges that demand creative, innovative thinking.

    Kratos offers a competitive Benefits package including a 401(k) plan with an employer match and an employee stock purchase program.

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