Buyer

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Buyer for the Intel Division of the National Security Solutions (NSS)US Business Unit which supports a Team at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRLDC) Spacecraft Engineering Division (SED).

The Buyer will have the authority to conduct procurement actions on behalf of KBR utilizing a governmentapproved procurement system. The Procurement organization operates in a dynamic crossfunctional environment. This role will be the primary liaison between KBR internal customers and suppliers/teammates.

As a KBR Buyer you will be responsible for the supplier purchasing process from start to finish including but not limited to leading the development of procurement specifications work statements acquisition planning and developing the appropriate contract vehicles for moderately complex procurements of specialized systems equipment materials and services.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment:

• Location: Hybrid or Onsite FullTime (Washington DC)

• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

• Working Hours: Core hour support required

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare bid packages issue solicitations analyze and evaluate proposals negotiate contractual requirements administer purchase orders manage supplier performance and ensure timely invoice payments

• Drive risk mitigation activities

• Ensure compliance with company policies legal and regulatory requirements

• Support internal customer requirements

• Assists with any supplierrelated issues

Required:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management business administration or related discipline from an accredited college or university

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (US Citizen)

• 2 years of relevant experience

• In lieu of education requirements candidates with 10 years of relevant experience will be considered

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite M365 (Outlook Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint)

• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with peers suppliers and customers and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity teamwork and a positive attitude

• Strong communication skills

Desired:

• Active Secret Security Clearance is preferred.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government procurement processes and regulations

• Experience developing requests for proposals evaluating bids and managing supplier performance

• Experience with Costpoint

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.