Procurement Analyst -II

Overview

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. We prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology and leverage proven methodologies to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we deliver aircraft to the US military and global allies with a track record of jet-powered subscale targets at affordable prices. We prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth, fostering creativity and professional development while honoring personal and family lives.

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!

The Procurement Analyst supports procurement execution while serving as the analytical and systems backbone of the supply chain organization. This role performs core Buyer responsibilities such as supporting sourcing, value analysis, bidding, negotiation, selection, approval, purchase, receipt, and quality of all materials for assigned commodities. The role also owns data integrity, analytics, automation, and improvement initiatives that improve material availability, supplier performance, cost control, and schedule adherence.

The Procurement Analyst works closely with Buyers, Material Program Managers, Engineering, IT, and Production Planners to ensure supplier quality requirements and customer delivery are achieved through accurate and timely management of purchase orders for assigned commodities.

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Procurement Analysts. Each level of Procurement Analyst has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

• Supports the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationships to achieve company goals including schedule achievement, reducing material lead times, improving quality, reliable delivery, and favorable pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids as appropriate.
• Researches sources of supply and requests supplier viability data (e.g., survey information, ISO certifications).
• Updates and maintains supplier records.
• Reviews, reports and updates ERP (CINCOM) data related to supplier records.
• Supports Supplier Performance Reviews by printing reports, organizing data reviews with buyers, obtaining approvals, and issuing reports and cover letters to suppliers.
• Supports senior level buyers with transactions for return to vendor, Government owned property, and other buyer responsibilities.
• Ensures accuracy, consistency, and usability of supply chain data across ERP, reports, and supporting tools.
• Creates standardized metrics and reporting for Buyers, Material Program Managers, and senior leadership.
• Develops standard work, templates, and tools to improve buyer consistency and execution.
• Attends meetings both internally and with suppliers as needed.
• Follows established QMS procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload to assure timelines are met while facing interruptions.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Other assignments and/or projects as required.

• Primary source for procurement of MRO materials and other non-direct materials.
• Utilizes system reports to meet production requirements and minimize inventory holding costs.
• Participates in the disposition of surplus, salvage, returned and discrepant materials.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when ordered material may be past scheduled delivery date.
• Reviews material requirements to support production schedules and avoid expediting fees.
• Identifies inefficiencies in procurement, material planning, and processes and proposes scalable improvements.
• Supports automation efforts to reduce manual buyer workload.
• Entry level negotiation skills.

• Manages procurement for small project-unique materials and some commodity procurement.
• Utilizes system reports and other inputs applying limited experience and judgment to meet production requirements and minimize inventory holding costs.
• Responsible for effective supplier management, tracking of supplier issues and performance, sourcing, proposals and supplier consolidation efforts.
• Mentors and trains level I Procurement Analysts.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and…