Procurement Clerk (Local Candidates Only)

Kratos Defense
Birmingham, AL

: : Shift: First Shift

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Procurement Clerk is responsible for providing support to the Sr. Procurement Analyst in the procurement of materials, components, supplies, and services for the company in accordance with established corporate procedures, contract requirements and acquisition regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Interface and communicate with program management and suppliers daily.
  • Oversee procure to pay process for respective suppliers including inbound logistics and supporting documents while communicating status of orders to the ordering department.
  • Ability to place a PO of medium to high complexity and process a high volume of POs across various programs within the business unit.
  • Organize and continuous follow up around open purchase orders, quotes, and updates to meet target dates and deliverable.
  • Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.
  • Work out invoice discrepancies; assist Accounts Payable with invoices as needed.

Other Job Functions

  • Compile information and records to prepare purchase orders.
  • Verify specifications of purchase requests.
  • Get prices and specifications, consulting catalogs, internet, and suppliers.
  • Prepares invitation of bid and mails to supplier firms for public posting,
  • Compiles and records prices, deliveries and items purchased.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government Secret security clearance.
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of relevant Procurement experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships.
  • Direct experience with spreadsheet computer applications
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NAICS

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DoD procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS)
  • Degree in related field (Associate Degree or B.Sc. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields are typically preferred)
  • Active security clearance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Tolerance for Stress, Ambiguity and Change - Demonstrates flexibility in applying different approaches to changing work demands.
  • Cross Team Collaboration - Ensures integration and cooperation across organizational boundaries.
  • Communications Effectively for Influence - Writes, speaks, listens, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication settings. Asserts own ideas and persuades others to commit to action.
  • Customer Focus/ Value Creation - Responds to customer's needs in a manner that provides added value.
  • and generates significant customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiation Skills - Negotiates or mediates sound agreement in business or organizational situations where there is disagreement or difference in interests.
  • Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific task objectives.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment

This position is required to work predominately in an office setting. Entry to laboratory environment will require use of PPE.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include the ability to:

  • Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
  • Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
  • Climb stairs in performing the work.
  • Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.

Travel

Limited travel. Job Benefits:

Job Benefits

What We Can Offer You Rest and Relaxation - Generous vacation to start plus company paid holidays. Comprehensive Health Benefits -Medical (BCBS & Cigna), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with generous company match Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.

Relocation: - This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

A Piece of the Company:

Kratos offers an Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount and look back feature.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law

Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to [email protected] or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice. From: Kratos Defense

Posted 2026-08-18

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