Hiring: Buyer II-III Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Roseville, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:27:02 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Defense Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •Some experience managing/measuring supplier performance. Required Skills: •The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Buyers. Each level of Buyer has additional duties and responsibilities listed. •Supports the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationships to achieve company goals to include achieving schedule, reducing material lead times, improving quality, reliable delivery performance and favorable pricing. •Obtains competitive bids as appropriate. •Researches sources of supply and requests supplier viability data (i.e. Survey Information, ISO Certifications). •Updates and maintains supplier records. •Reviews, reports and updates ERP (CINCOM) data related to supplier records. •Supports Supplier Performance Reviews by printing reports, organizing data reviews with buyers, obtaining approvals, and issuing report and cover letter to suppliers. •Supports senior level buyers with transactions for return to vendor, Government owned property and other buyer responsibilities. Qualifications: •Solid functional working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR •Foreign language skills a large plus. •Office and or manufacturing environment. •Demonstrated capacity to stand and sit for long periods of time. •Demonstrated capacity to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones). •May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines. •0-10% May be required between KUAS locations and or supplier sites. •B.S. Degree in related field preferred, Minimum of 1 year directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites manufacturing environment. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. •B.S. Degree in related field preferred, minimum of 3 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites manufacturing environment. Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. •B.S. Degree in related field preferred, minimum of 8 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites manufacturing environment. Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Compensation: •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!