Procurement Specialist

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.

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.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or subcontract administration supporting government or defense programs.
• Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contracting requirements.
• Experience sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services for complex technical or defense systems.
• Ability to develop requests for proposal (RFPs), evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and issue purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Experience managing supplier performance, delivery schedules, and cost tracking to support program execution.
• Familiarity with cost analysis, price justification, and documentation required to support government contract compliance.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, program management, and finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with program schedules and technical requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Active Secret Clearance

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.

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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