Procurement Specialist

KBR•Chantilly, VA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a diligent Procurement Specialist to support our National Security Solutions (NSS), Procurement Department. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers in accordance with company policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). They will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions. This role will be located in Alice Springs, at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

Requirements

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information
Undergraduate degree and 5+ years of experience
Thorough understanding of FAR, DFARS and NAICS; commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Government Prime Contractor purchasing
Organized, detail oriented and demonstrate strong time management skills
Able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with general supervision in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities
Able to develop and maintain professional relationships with peers, suppliers, and customers, and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and a positive attitude
Working knowledge of MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes
Knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) procedures
Candidates must possess or have the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance or an Australian TS/PV clearance.
A polygraph examination may be required as part of the US clearance process.

Responsibilities

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, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes
May provide guidance to less experienced team members
Review and approve supplier invoices with KBR’s Accounts Payable Department
Provide input to Supplier Performance Evaluations