Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Supply Chain Sourcing Manager

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $90K — $120K *
Dallastown, PA 17313In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management required.
  • 10+ years of procurement experience for Department of War, Aviation, Automotive, or Medical equipment manufacturers required.
  • Experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) preferred.
  • Experience with ISO 9000 or AS9100 procurement compliance preferred.
  • APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Sourcing organization to enhance service and operational efficiency.
  • Focus on improving profitability and working capital through collaboration.
  • Align Sourcing functions with overall company goals and strategies.
  • Manage supplier relationships to optimize cost and delivery outcomes.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to materials and delivery timelines.
  • Develop strategies to improve Sourcing efficiency and customer service.
  • Lead and develop a cross-functional supply chain team.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment that promotes integrity and respect.
  • Active role in federal procurement practices with substantial real-world impact.
Full Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To provide leadership and oversight to the Sourcing organization in support of manufactured products for Department of War programs. Responsible for providing strategic and operational direction to the Sourcing department. Lead efforts in process definition, execution, and compliance. Apply best practices in the workplace. Strive to make people better and be a positive influence in the development of others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Leads the organization in management and development of the Sourcing function with the goal of improved service, efficient operations, and optimize working capital through purchasing, vendor management, and proposal responsiveness.
  • Focus on improving operating results, working capital utilization, profitability, and collaborating with all organization functions.
  • Ensure that Sourcing functions are aligned with overall company goals and strategies.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers to achieve best outcomes for cost and delivery.
  • Manage risk relating to purchased materials, on time delivery, and associated costs.
  • Develop strategies for efficient Sourcing operations, optimize order quantities while managing material costs, and improve service to meet customer requirements.
  • Development of the supply chain team, including attracting, developing and retaining talent.
  • Management of a cross functional supply chain staff, consisting of electrical, chemical, hardware, metal, outsourced machining, and MRO Buyers.
  • Exhibits values of teamwork, integrity, accountability, and respect.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to minimize price and delivery disruption.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers including favorable payment terms and conditions.
  • Ensure ethical standards are met
  • Other duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Advanced knowledge and application of MS Office Suite including Excel.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience with procurement or supply chain management required.
  • 10+ years of experience with procurement for a Department of War, Aviation, Automotive or Medical equipment manufacturer required.
  • Experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) procurement preferred.
  • Experience with ISO 9000 or AS9100 procurement compliance preferred.
  • APICS certified preferred.


WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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