Strategic Procurement Purchasing Manger

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions - Orlando, FL

Full-time

Orlando, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Strategic Procurement Purchasing Manager at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals to ensure compliance, product quality, and effective teamwork. This role involves developing policies and procedures, managing supplier relationships, and executing procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives. The manager will also conduct training, perform risk analysis, and maintain performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of procurement professionals, accountable for teamwork, product quality, and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and conduct training; serve the team as mentor and coach.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting FAR, DFAR, and contractual requirements for CPSR and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Perform risk analysis, identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.
• Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintain performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Work with program teams to ensure staffing and solutions align with organizational objectives.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, materials, and services.
• Lead preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and Government Prime Contract requirements.
• Perform price/cost analysis and complete compliance documentation.
• Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of purchases and establish price objectives.
• Establish and maintain metrics to track supplier performance.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage material acquisitions.
• Track data on price trends and market dynamics.
• Review quotes/proposals, negotiate prices, and select suppliers.
• Support monthly reviews of procurement workload forecasting and performance to plans.
• Maintain high personal and professional ethical standards.
• Complete other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in material procurement and management.
• Significant purchasing experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Experience with preparing RFQs/RFPs and negotiating terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Acquisition Management System (AMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to present and communicate financial and purchasing information clearly.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills, strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and negotiate long-term agreements.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience managing Supply Chain activities for large programs.
• Proficiency with the Costpoint MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to work independently and manage large workloads with quick turn-around.
• Proven exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience with the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) process.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and education.