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 ID assignment.
• 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.
  
  

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
  
  

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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