Procurement Specialist

Title :

Procurement Specialist

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.

KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

Position Summary :

Under direct supervision, assigned daily work. May explain instructions and documentation to plan work activities. Helps coordinate movement of materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.

Completes and reviews records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean up activities. Job may require moderate to heavy lifting.

Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

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, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within their field.

Displays core job competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.

This role will be located in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop effective procurement strategies.

Analyze and evaluate offers from suppliers.

Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.

Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Maintain Quality Control : Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.

Facilitate Team Communication : Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.

Other duties as required

Qualifications :

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Must possess an active U.S Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. Willingness to take a polygraph and upgrade clearance as required.

5+ years of proven working experience as a procurement manager or procurement officer.

BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading" the market.

Talent in negotiations and networking.

Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software.

High School Diploma or GED : Required as a basic educational foundation.

Attention to Detail : Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.

Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements.

Decision-Making Ability : Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40 hours

Basic Compensation :

$68,425 USD to $102,695 USD

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation :

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits :

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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 teams 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, and safer.

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.