Supervisor, Procurement - REMOTE

Title :

Supervisor, Procurement - REMOTE

Job Summary :

The Procurement Supervisor performs a full range of procurement and administration activities associated with purchasing work.

Qualifies suppliers, issues requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, maintains procurement files in accordance with established procedures.

Oversees and performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with purchasing work on a project.

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.

This is a remote position.

Job Duties and 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 direction, direct the daily activities of a business, technical support, or functional support team
• Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks
• May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of field to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy
• Under general direction, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
• Uses experience and problem solving skills to develop and improve processes
• Provide input to Supplier Performance Evaluations.

Basic Qualifications :

• 7 + years of relevant experience in purchasing
• B.S. / B.A. Majors : Business Administration, Business Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management Business Law or in lieu of degree, 12+ years of relevant experience
• Should possess sound reasoning skills and the ability to interpret policies and government regulations in day-to-day activities
• Effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders as well as Suppliers
• Experience working with FAR, DFARS, Agency regulations, ITAR, etc.
• Effective Negotiator
• Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or Project)
• Knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) procedures

Preferred Qualifications :

• Organized and systematic approach to task management that enables timely closure of actions
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience with Deltek Timekeeping
• Moderate to expert excel skills

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.