Buyer II

Kansas City National Security Campus•Overland Park, KS

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of purchasing procedures, products, services and strategic supplier management.
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Project management expedrience
Finance experience

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.