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Kansas City National Security Campus
Buyer I
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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$59,861 / year median in Kansas
-6% projected decline
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Buyer I Kansas City National Security Campus - 3.3 Overland Park, KS Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Communication with suppliers Pricing analysis Claims negotiation No experience needed Purchase order management Invoice payment processing Collaboration with product development teams Bachelor's degree Industry trends Invoice reconciliation Delivery management Procurement cost analysis Negotiating purchasing contracts Request for proposal Supplier relationship management (SRM) Materials management 2 years Entry level Inventory planning Cross-functional communication Part sourcing Full 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 designed, manufactured, or specified exclusively for Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T). 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, and develops inventory plans as required. Initiates and coordinates discussions 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 in the 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. Interacts 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. Prepares reports as requested by supervision or as required by procedures. You Must Have No Prior Experience Required Bachelor's degree or two years of progressive procurement work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. 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 This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned. 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.