GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Buyer II will oversee the Procurement functions at Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Birmingham, AL. A purchasing professional with a high level of diversified knowledge and experience in procurement, compliance, and Small Business-related activities.

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.
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity
• 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.
• Assist with continuous improvement of procurement and compliance related manuals, policies, forms, and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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.