Material Coordinator – Purchasing

KBR, Inc.

Material Coordinator responsible for purchasing logistical support for Army operations. Handling vendor communication and parts management for maintenance teams.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in support of mechanics, review parts requests and service requests for accuracy and communicate with supported maintenance shops
Research parts and services to prepare Requests for Quote
Organize paperwork as directed; documentation will be standardized
Update spreadsheet / database / folders with information & statuses daily
Request vendor information online, by email, and over the phone
Requests approvals as directed before proceeding with Requests / Orders
Order parts by various methods and track parts and request status updates
Coordinate with vendor &/or corporate regarding any scheduling or documentation required
Verify materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, processing returns as required
Follow up regarding CostPoint (KBR’s system) requisitions and receiving
Prepare purchase card reconciliations
Drive pickup truck to pick up parts off site as needed
Learn and comply with all regulations / guidelines / policies / requirements at APS-3
Complete all required training (Annual training, GCSS, KBR, Pcard, CostPoint, etc)
Finalize documentation and complete digital folder as required
Perform other duties as assigned, including being loaned out to other departments as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to pass background check to obtain and maintain local base access
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
Requires a High school diploma or equivalent
Some additional education preferred but not required
Must be very detail oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize
Requires at least 2-4 years of relevant work experience
Must be familiar with purchasing and logistics; some familiarity with accounting preferred but not required
Must be able to interact with Quality department regarding writing SOW’s for services
Must be familiar with MS Office and be proficient with computer usage
Experience with databases, G-Army, Deltek, CostPoint, etc preferred
Must possess a valid Real ID State Driver’s License
Must comply with all established methods, safety standards, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule
support career advancement through professional training and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasinglogisticsaccountingdata entrydocumentationparts orderingvendor coordinationreconciliationquality assurancemulti-tasking

Soft Skills

detail orientedprioritizationcommunicationorganizationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilityteamworktime managementcustomer service

Certifications

Common Access Card (CAC)Real ID State Driver’s License