Buyer II

Procurement Specialist

Plans and executes the procurement of standard and custom materials and / or services for the Kansas City National Security Campus. 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.