Buyer II

at Kansas City National Security Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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)