Buyer I

at Kansas City National Security Campus in Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Job Description

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

• A working knowledge of purchasing procedures, products, services and strategic supplier management. 
• Strong negotiation skills, including experience developing negotiation strategies, performing price and cost analysis, and driving best-value outcomes.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and high-visibility procurement actions with minimal oversight.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

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This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.  

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer.