Procurement Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Procurement Specialist with Security Clearance
Location: Crane

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 .
* 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. #LI-AC1 #LI-Onsite 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