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Title:
Purchasing Specialist
This position is located at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Aerospace Components & Subsystems Technology Division. This Division leads the assessment, insertion, maturation, and discovery of military-critical electronics for future generations of AF C4ISR capabilities in anti-access and area-denial environments. The AFRL Trusted Electronics Branch (RYDT) conducts both in-house and contractual efforts focused on the development and validation of comprehensive design, integration, and control techniques for digital, radiofrequency (RF), and mixed signal integrated circuits including integrated circuit integrity and reliability, embedded power efficient processing, and reconfigurable computing.
Position Description:
KBR is seeking a highly motivated procurement specialist. The candidate will take responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes. The candidate will process purchase requests from the customer determining a purchase vehicle for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies. Depending on the value of the purchase, places orders directly with suppliers using a purchase card or coordinates purchase orders with KBR procurement. Obtains project charge numbers from KBR PP&C. Creates requisitions in CostPoint for purchase orders. Works with the customer to build sole source justifications, as necessary. Receives and processes all orders shipped to AFRL Sensors Directorate notifying customer of receipt and providing packing slips to KBR procurement for invoice payment. Approves invoices in OnBase. Tracks all purchases through delivery and payment interfacing with the customer to answer any procurement questions. Reconciles purchase card charges monthly. Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and is responsible for negotiating refunds. Briefs purchase statuses to KBR program managers. Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems.
Required Experience:
Experience related to procurement support of contract and/or program (4 years)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required
Must be a US citizen and meet Air Force Research Laboratory requirements to access Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience
Security Clearance Requirement: None required
When you become part of the KBR team, your career opportunities are endless. Our people are the heart of everything we do here at KBR. We Value our People!
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.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These ideals form 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. 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.