Buyer

Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

Kratos is seeking a Temp Buyer for procurement of Commercial items (COTS) ranging from MRO to large electro-mechanical requirements to cover a 4-month period only for the entire business range of needs. Must have buying experience in 1] DoD/Aerospace industry procurement (CPSR compliance) and 2] MRP for engineering-manufacturing environment. This is a very active and face paced environment with a small business mind set. Will utilize Approved Vendor List and MRP generated requirements to issue RFQ and process/award POs.

• Microsoft Office

• Highly developed organizational abilities for self-management, problem tracking and priority setting

• Excellent communication written and verbal , internal and external

• Negotiation skills while continuing effective vendor working relationships.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing interface with Purchasing.

• Strong analytical skills for 1] electrical components and 2] evaluating supplier bids including cost analyses.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Metal Fabrication buying helpful (read and understand the basics auto cad drawings / schematic drawings / technical specifications) - not required

• NCMA or ISM membership / certification

• Demonstrated Cost and price analysis

• Advanced excel spreadsheet capabilities & related computer skills.

• Familiar with "credit-card only" online purchase process, mirco threshold, FFTA reporting, SBA goals

• Deltek Costpoint helpful - not necessary

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.