Buyer II

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Plans and executes the procurement of standard and custom materials and/or services, which may be designated as sole or single-source items, designed, manufactured, or specified exclusively for the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC). Develops and executes a procurement strategy that provides the best value and prioritizes quality and on-time performance.

• Performs all procurement activities and administers purchase orders in conformance with applicable purchasing procedures and policies.
• Analyzes requisitions and related drawings and specifications; identifies/selects suppliers; determines the type of order to be issued; issues requests for proposals; negotiates prices, terms and conditions, and delivery schedules; places purchase orders; assures product delivery, negotiates delivery schedule changes, and develops inventory plans as required.
• Initiates and coordinates discussions or meetings between suppliers and internal departments to resolve procurement-related problems.
• Analyzes pricing, production, and inventory trends to assure competent supply sources and economical procurement.
• May serve as a full-time member of respective purchased product teams and other cross-functional teams and be involved with the development and implementation of strategic supplier management concepts.
• Assures product delivery.
• Plans, schedules, and negotiates orders utilizing ERP planning recommendations.
• Negotiates settlements on rejected material and claims resulting from purchase order changes or terminations.
• Approves supplier invoices for payment when necessary.
• Interaction with internal next assembly users, Product Engineering, Program Management, Product and Field Quality, Accounting and the Design Agency for requirements clarification, planning, product status reviews and problem resolution.
• Analyzes need and prepares requests for advance procurement authorizations. Prepares reports as requested by supervision or as required by procedures.
• Provides guidance and necessary training to lower classifications in purchasing techniques.
• Negotiates directly with suppliers; completes in-depth price analyses, marketplace surveys, and sole and single-source justifications
• Develops formal negotiation plans; implements quality requirements; resolves exceptions to KCNSC terms and conditions; and has the possible involvement with cost and pricing data and cost accounting standards.
• Develops and provides input to the purchased material budget as appropriate to assure commitment or incurrences as required.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two or more years of progressive procurement experience
• Ability to travel as determined by the needs of the business
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

• A working knowledge of purchasing procedures, products, services and strategic supplier management.

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background…