Associate Procurement Specialist
Associate Procurement Specialist
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Associate Procurement SpecialistKBR is seeking a diligent Associate Procurement Specialist to support our National Security Solutions (NSS) Procurement Department.The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials equipment and supplies from suppliers in accordance with company policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). They will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Negotiates favorable terms volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods services and supplies
Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use
Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and is responsible for negotiating refunds
Coordinates with operations maintenance warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. Under general supervision solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes
May provide guidance to less experienced team members
Review and approve supplier invoices with KBRs Accounts Payable Department
Provide input to Supplier Performance Evaluations
Required Education & Experience:
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information
Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 2 years of experience
Should have an understanding of FAR DFARS and NAICS; commonly used concepts practices and procedures within Government Prime Contractor purchasing
Must be organized detail oriented and demonstrate strong time management skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with general supervision in a fast-paced environment
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities
Must be able 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
Working knowledge of MS Office - Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint
Must have problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes
Knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) procedures
Security Requirements
Candidates must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. A polygraph examination may berequired as part of the clearance process.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
