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Kansas City National Security Campus

Job Location:

Overland Park, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 nations nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7000 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 Energys 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.

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
Bachelors degree or two years of progressive procurement work experience in lieu of a bachelors 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 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

Click here to learn more about our benefits and 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 drugreleasing 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 you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at

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