Principal Procurement Specialist

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. Click here to view the mission, vision and values that guide our work.

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Summary

Principal Procurement Specialist is a professional, administrative as well as technical work position in overseeing and providing support to the senior manager of a team responsible for the procurement of various equipment, materials, supplies and/or services and is entitled to supervise the procurement team engaged in a wide range of high-volume procurement activities.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts market and product research and cost analysis. 
• Develops and recommends various operational policies and procedures. 
• Trains other areas of the KCNSC on procurement rules and procedures. 
• Addresses specific procurement needs and specifications within the area. 
• Provides mentoring and leadership to buying staff engaged in the processing of procurement documents such as purchase requests and other documents. 
• Prepares periodic and special reports and maintains current data on vendors and new products. 
• Cross-trains buyers on their team and within the office. 
• Trouble shoots specific issues with suppliers and coordinates with other areas of the business to resolve issues in a timely manner. 
• Develops negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms & Conditions) 
• Places subcontracts/purchase orders of high complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various complex subcontracts (Cost Type, Firm Fixed, etc.). 
• Nurtures professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors. 
• Works closely with the Program and other functional groups (Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, etc) to achieve objectives 
• Plans, organizes and conducts complex purchasing projects requiring advanced knowledge in a particular field. 
• Advises and consults as a purchasing expert to other purchasing and administrative personnel to drive and implement short and long-term projects. 
• Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues, and obtains direction from FM&T business and organizational directives. 
• Coordinates with Strategic Sourcing and Engineering Principals for oversight of Commodity Teams.  Provide mentoring and guidance to commodity team members.   

You Must Have

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in Supply Chain Management or other business related field
• 9 or more years of progressive procurement experience or equivalent related experience
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• Experience working with development type of procurement 
• Experience in an ERP based environment 
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) and Single/Sole Source Justification reviews
• Familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Experience with category strategy including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier market landscape assessments preferred
• Experience with high complexity sourcing, developing, and overseeing acquisition strategy for complex procurements preferred
• Experience with strategic supplier relationships and risk management preferred

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

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. Key features include: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at staffing@kcnsc.doe.gov.

Additional Information:

• Job ID: 5711
• Category: Procurement
• Level of Experience: 
• Posting Location: KCNSC West 6700 W 115th St Overland Park, KS, 66221
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Approved Work States: KS; MO; NM
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: W00
• Department: W20