Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner Position

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Buyer / Planner to work onsite at their San Jose location. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actionsalways striving to do the right thing. Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

General Job Summary :

Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (e.g., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves material discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts / commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise wide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and / or minimized. Gathers quotations, examines bids, negotiates and awards goods and services. Prepare procurement justification packages and procurement cost analysis. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

Essential Job Functions :

• Plans and allocates materials to meet internal and external requirements
• Schedules and coordinates the flow of work in manufacturing
• Generate and release work orders to the shop floor according to the production build plan
• Monitors work orders to ensure on time completion
• Negotiates pricing, delivery, and terms and conditions
• Manages supplier base
• Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required.
• Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Builds productive internal / external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.
• Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports / analyzes for review by experienced team professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Required Experience :

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Work Environment / Physical Requirements :

Travel Requirements : Yes, if needed

KratosSalary range : $70K-$95K

Buyer Keyword : Planner

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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From : Kratos Defense