APS-3: Parts Procurement Specialist Material Coordinator

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APS-3 : Parts Procurement Specialist Material Coordinator

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Program Summary

delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies.

KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Job Summary

The Parts Procurement Specialist is a member of a small focused Local Purchase department. The Local Purchase team procures parts based on supply item numbers and national stock numbers found in Technical Manuals, technical descriptions, or samples.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong supply background and can effectively communicate with mechanics and shops whom they support and the vendors they contact.

The Parts Procurement Specialist processes purchase requests in support of the maintenance teams and support personnel on site who need repair parts for equipment and supplies to keep things moving.

This position processes significant amounts of paperwork and requires great organizational skills, attention to detail, and adherence to established procedures.

The majority of the Parts Procurement Specialist’s time will be spent researching parts online or with vendors on the phone and completing the digital paperwork required for purchase requisitions.

The candidate should have good time management and multitasking skills and understand the short timeline required to procure the needed parts and services.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Parts Procurement Specialist will :

Utilize mechanical aptitude and experience to review parts and service requests for accuracy and communicate with shops for additional information as needed.

Research parts and services to prepare Requests for Quote.

Organize paperwork as directed; all workstations will be standardized

Update spreadsheet / database / folders with information & statuses daily

Request vendor information by email and over the phone

Obtain required approvals before proceeding with Requests / Orders

Place orders online and by phone, and track order status, and updates as needed

Coordinate with vendor & / or corporate purchasing regarding scheduling or documentation required

Verify materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, and processing returns as required

Complete AESIP requests

Utilize GCSS-Army to cost, MIGO, and Issue items received

Provide timely follow up regarding requisitions and receiving as necessary until order is completed

Reconcile purchasing card statements

Operate forklift, pallet jack, pickup truck, etc. as needed.

Pick up parts off site as needed

Assist in cross-training co-workers as needed / requested by supervisor / lead

Finalize work folders and scan or complete digital folder as required

Perform other duties as assigned, including being loaned out to other departments as needed

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to pass background check to obtain and maintain local base access.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Some additional education preferred but not required.

Must be very detail oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize

Requires at least 2-4 years of relevant work experience.

Must be familiar with purchasing and logistics; some familiarity with accounting preferred but not required.

Must have strong computer skills and be highly proficient with MS Office Suite.

Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.

Must comply with all established methods, safety standards, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.

This includes working overtime as required to support the work schedule, occasionally working as much as seven 10-hour days per week.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

Experience with databases, GCSS-Army, Deltek, CostPoint, etc.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to stand - between 2 to 3 hours per day.

Must be able to walk - between 4 to 5 hours per day.

Must be able to Lift - up to 35 lbs.

Must be able to squat, kneel, bend, reach and climb periodically.

Must be able to work outside and inside in non-climate-controlled environments.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company.

That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.

Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.

We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.

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.