Local Procurement Buyer

Reference: 85347-368786GENERAL 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.BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement