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Procurement Specialist

Top Secret Clearance Jobs
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

About the job Procurement Specialist

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Title Procurement Specialist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects : KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment : Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work : Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Who You Are 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.

What You'll Do As a Procurement Specialist , you will :

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Clearance : A Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS / SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with a Polygraph is required to start.

    Basic Compensation $83,380.00 - $125,070.00 / yr

    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.

    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, and safer.

    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.

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    Salary : $83,380 - $125,070

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