Buyer II

Kansas City National Security Campus; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), operated by Honeywell, seeks a procurement professional to plan and execute materials and services purchases for national security programs. This role supports value, quality and on-time performance across supplier networks.

The candidate will analyze requisitions, issue proposals, negotiate terms, and coordinate with engineering, program management and QA teams. Travel as needed; on-site/hybrid work options available in Overland Park, KS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Ability to travel as determined by the business needs.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs all procurement activities and administers purchase orders per procedures.
• Analyzes requisitions and drawings; identifies suppliers and issues RFPs; negotiates terms and delivery.
• Coordinates discussions between suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Analyzes pricing and inventory trends to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Serves on cross-functional teams and supports strategic supplier management.
• Manages supplier invoices and approvals for payment.

Skills

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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?

Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

You Must Have

• 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)

We Value

• 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.

What We Offer

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

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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 investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthy may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 4975
• Category: Finance
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: KCNSC West 6700 W 115th St Overland Park, KS, 66221
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Approved Work States: KS; MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: W00
• Department: W27