Buyer Planner level 1 San Jose CA
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Kratos Microwave Inc. a Kratos company is looking for a Buyer/Planner level 1 to work onsite at their San Jose location.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative affordable technology platforms and systems for United States National Security related customers allies and commercial enterprises.
At Kratos we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard and take care of our customers employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers partners and customers and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing.
Kratos offers medical dental vision life short and long term disability insurance 401(k) savings plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) paid time off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and more.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Plans schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (e.g. Just in Time purchases use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves material discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts / commodities numbers in supply chain management or other Enterprise wide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and / or minimized. Gathers quotations examines bids negotiates and awards goods and services. Prepare procurement justification packages and procurement cost analysis. Monitors cost schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance if needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Plans and allocates materials to meet internal and external requirements
Schedules and coordinates the flow of work in manufacturing
Generate and release work orders to the shop floor according to the production build plan
Monitors work orders to ensure on time completion
Negotiates pricing delivery and terms and conditions
Manages supplier base
Develops professional expertise applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required.
Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work general instructions on new assignments.
Builds productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.
Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analyzes for review by experienced team professionals.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Possess the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the assigned duties including computer skills.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
Communicate and interact effectively with peers supervisors and public including maintaining respect for others and following company policies.
Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes including for example training reviewing and signing policies and procedures benefits enrollment and changes and more.
Ability to read understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Ability to maintain knowledge skills and abilities as it pertains to your job.
Ability to obtain Security Clearance if needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and open cubical environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding mouse phones).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes if needed to other Kratos locations
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Salary range:$64K-$76KBUYbuyer
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
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